Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Eight firefighters take oath, one promoted By Tara Vocino E ight fi refi ghters were sworn in and another was promoted to the rank of lieutenant during Monday afternoon’s ceremony at City Hall. Firefighters Giancarlo Pani, Jason Hill, Michael Mullen, Philip Bulla, George Levasseur, Joseph D’Ambrosio, William MacMillan and Joseph Heard were sworn in, and Firefi ghter Joseph Noll was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. “I’m ready to accept the new challenges on the force,” said Fire Lt. Joseph Noll, 35, who has served on the department for seven years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said Noll brings energy and enthusiasm to the job, and he looks forward to working with him and the new hires in the years ahead. Bright gave them a few words of advice while wishing them a long, healthy, happy and rewarding career on the Revere Fire Department. “It is essential that we can trust and depend upon each other to perform our jobs, especially under the most stressful and challenging conditions,” Bright addressed the new hires. “Remember that being a fi refi ghter isn’t just a job; it’s a calling or vocation.” According to State Fire MarFrom left to right are Kathy and Linda Pani, Firefi ghter Giancarlo Pani, Sal and Corrado Pani and Albert Grieco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) shal Peter Ostroskey, the nine men graduated from a rigorous, free 50-day career recruit fi refi ghter training on Feb. 14 in the 280th class at the Massachusetts Firefi ghting Academy in Stow. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are Makayla, Jackie and Ryan Collins, Katelynn and Noelle Taylor, Lisa and Gianna Noll, Lt. Joseph Noll, Jennelle and Richard Noll and Michael Binda. Joseph Heard, Rebecca Anzuoni and their son, Nolan Mayor Brian Arrigo said being a fi refi ghter imposes diffi culty on household/family schedules. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said swearing-in ceremonies are one of the most joyful ceremonies in the fi re service. Fire Chief Christopher Bright, Giancarlo Pani, Jason Hill, Michael Mullen, Philip Bulla, George Levasseur, Joseph D’Ambrosio, William MacMillan, Joseph Heard and Senior Deputy Fire Chief James Cullen before the ceremony began. Firefi ghter Giancarlo Pani is pinned by his father, Salvatore. New Firefi ghter George Levasseur is pinned by his sister, Jacqueline Snyder. Newly hired Firefi ghter Joseph D’Ambrosio is pinned by his wife, Whitney.
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