The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department saluted its newest firefighters: Matthew Feehan, Santino Miranda, and Robert Smith, as they were ceremoniously sworn in by Mayor Mark Gorman during the Commission meeting on Monday, as reported by the City of Brentwood. Commissioner Anne Dunn remarked on the familial solidarity of the department, affirming that they are definitely family.
Each new firefighter arrives with a distinct background but a shared mission to serve - Feehan, a Florida State psychology grad, sharpened his skills on the high seas of Alaska and through rigorous EMT and fire training in his adoptive state of Florida, while Miranda, Pennsylvanian-born and nurtured in Tennessee military life, brings years of firefighting experience and an international voluntary spirit back from Liberia, Africa. Smith, hailing from Alabama, melds his Auburn-honed computer science expertise with a deepening commitment to firefighting that he has cultivated since volunteering during his university years. These men present as stewards of growth and service, Feehan aiming for continuous personal development and Miranda feeling "blessed and honored" to join the ranks, as reported by Brentwood's official news release.
The Department also honored two of its current members for their professional advancement: Caleb Lovett, who joined the department in 2017, has ascended to the rank of Lieutenant, bringing his valuable experience as co-manager of the drone program and instructor of Advanced EMT classes to the forefront. Alongside him stands Jason Sikes, recognized for earning his international accreditation after an intensive three-year process and managing the SCUBA program as House Officer in Charge of Station 4, details provided in Brentwood's official coverage of the event.
