City of Clarksville
Group fills vacancies left by recent retirements, promotions
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan on Friday administered the oath to seven new Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters who recently completed seven weeks of initial training.
The oath and pinning ceremony was attended by dozens of spouses, children and family members who cheered the firefighters into their new careers.
The seven newly sworn in firefighters are: Jonathan Crawford, Taylor Hall, Trevor Moore, Owen James, Abigail Pacolt, Blaide Smith and Dylan Stewart.
“One of the best parts of my job is to be able to give the oath to new public servants in front of their happy families and friends,” Mayor McMillan said. “Your oath is important, and we’re counting on you to take it seriously and provide great service to Clarksville’s citizens.”
The new recruits were hired to fill vacancies left by recent retirements, promotions and departures at Clarksville Fire Rescue.
Fire Rescue Chief Mike Roberts introduced the department’s training staff and senior leadership to the new hires.
“This is a dangerous job, and these leaders are here to help you and train you,” Roberts said. “You’ll find this isn’t a job you’ve taken on, but a career with responsibilities to serve others.”
