Badge Pinning Ceremony – August 11, 2022

Four firefighters in uniform pose with helmets in front of a firetruck, with an American flag visible in the background.
(left to right) Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets, Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten, Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis and Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz were sworn in as Firefighters during a ceremony in Placerville today.

Placerville, CA — Four Firefighters were sworn in during a badge pinning ceremony today in Placerville, California. Fire Chief Tim Cordero presided over the ceremony. The new Firefighters completed an orientation academy and will complete other probationary firefighter training over the coming year. Several of the firefighters will also begin the process of accrediting as Paramedics for the county. Receiving their badges today were: Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis, Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz, Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets, and Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten. Congratulations and welcome to our four new firefighters! 

 

Watch the ceremony here:

 

Pictures from the ceremony:

A fire department ceremony takes place with officials speaking near fire trucks, while families watch and helmets are displayed.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the audience.
A fire station event with firefighters speaking, a display of helmets, and fire trucks in the background.
Fire Captain Steve Adams addresses the audience.
A woman pins a badge on a firefighter during a ceremony in front of a fire truck, while others watch.
Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets receives his badge from his wife.
A ceremony in a fire station, featuring fire trucks, a podium, and individuals engaged in an award or recognition event.
Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz receives his badge from his wife. 
A fire department ceremony with firefighters, a fire truck, and an audience, possibly for an award or promotion event.
Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremony at a fire station with a fire truck, where a woman appears to be pinning an insignia on a firefighter.
Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten receives his badge from his wife. 
Firefighters are being sworn in at a ceremony in front of a fire truck in El Dorado County.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero, left, swears in (left to right) Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz, Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis, Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten and Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets.
Five firefighters pose together inside a fire station, holding helmets in front of a red fire truck.
(left to right) Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets, Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten, Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis, Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz and Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A group of six firefighters in uniform poses with helmets in front of a fire truck in a fire station.
(left to right) Fire Captain Steve Adams, Firefighter/EMT Christopher Klingelhoets, Firefighter/EMT Caleb Van Patten, Firefighter/Paramedic Dakota Davis, Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Eisenbeisz and Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
The image shows a row of firefighter helmets displayed on a table, featuring reflective strips and insignias.
Four fire helmets sit at the ready for the new firefighters.

 

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