As the Hopkinsville Fire Department welcomes its latest recruits, it is also saying farewell to a longtime engineer.
Recently, Fire Chief Steve Futrell presented Recruit Class 25-2 to be sworn in.
click to download audioMayor JR Knight gave them the oath.
Family members were on hand to pin the new firefighters. Futrell also presented Nathan Stewart for promotion to Lieutenant.
click to download audioFutrell says it is a bittersweet day as he also says farewell to a longtime friend.
Mike Wilson was presented with a plaque.
click to download audioThe City is currently hiring new firefighter trainees.
The new firefighters sworn in were. Dalton Castile, Cambrin Hayes, Jamison Sholar, James Young, Zachary Ohm, John Tyler DeArmond, Justin Newby, Keith Stallons, Sahib Farmer, Jeffery Medina, Jordan Ladd, Michael Klawes.
