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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/24/2010 07:23 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 05/24/2010 11:38 PM
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Copper Fire District recognizes their new firefighting volunteers~by Charity Maness
Copperopolis, CA....In typical Copperopolis Fire District fashion, the department welcomed their newest members of their volunteer force with celebration; a bar-b-que for the newest member of their team, friends and family. Five firefighters for Copperopolis Fire District completed the County Volunteer Fire Academy which lasted three months; 2 days per week. The academy was hosted by multiple fire departments covering almost every aspect of firefighting. ...
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At Saturday’s pre-graduation ceremony the new volunteers were welcomed with a heartfelt speech by Captain/Paramedic Jason Robitaille. He told the crowd packed bay at station one that the new volunteer’s were “a great example of what the fire service is all about, camaraderie and family.” He went on to explain that “our (Copperopolis) fire department is a large family” and proceeded to welcome them to the family.
In order to “recognize the achievements of each recruit” they were honored through a pinning ceremony where they were called by name and presented for the first time with their Copperopolis Fire District badge.
Engineer/Paramedic Joe Butler had the honor of being the first person to pin the badge on each individual graduate.
The graduates are: Joe Shaw, Otto Maquire, Johnathan Villanueva, Aaron Smith, Joey Borelli, and Ricky Molina. I asked the recruits what was most difficult about the academy; here are some of their responses.
“Being away from my wife and kids.”
“Adjusting to the culture.”
“Hearing calls come out over the pager, but having to sit in class and not be able to respond.”
“Cutting the handline.”
“Hoses lays and navigating a maze blindfolded in full gear.”
When asked what they liked best about the academy it all boiled down to one thing, “Brotherhood.”
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