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The original item was published from 10/4/2022 1:42:10 PM to 1/5/2023 12:00:03 AM.

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Posted on: October 4, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Victoria Fire Department swears in new employees

Three people in firefighter dress shirts and ties raise their hands during a swearing in ceremony

PHOTO: From left, Paramedic Crew Leader Ben Swanner, Firefighter/EMT Braeden Schmidt and Firefighter/EMT Derrick Montes are sworn into the Victoria Fire Department on Sept. 16 by administrative assistant Debbie Breeden during a ceremony at the Victoria Community Center. They will now begin a six-month probationary period, during which they will work and operate as Victoria Fire Department employees while receiving additional hands-on training.

View more photos from the promotion and new hire ceremony

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