Fire District Welcomes Six New Members - Badge Pinning May 2023

May 18, 2023, Placerville, CA - A new Firefighter/Paramedic and five new Paramedic Ambulance Operators were sworn in today during a badge pinning ceremony today at the City of Placerville Town Hall. Joining the El Dorado County Fire Protection District ranks are  Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Rimsans and Paramedic Ambulance Operators Rachel Ruzich, Gregory Cameron, Marc Avila, Jake Brandt and Chis Canalia. Welcome to the team!

Medic 28 in Shingle Springs will begin its transition to Paramedic Ambulance Operator staffing beginning this Saturday, May 20. 

 

A group of six individuals in uniform, standing in a row against a blue curtain backdrop, likely a formal event or ceremony.
Pictured Left to right - Paramedic Ambulance Operators Chris Canalia, Jake Brandt, Marc Avila, Gregory Cameron, Rachel Ruzich and  Firefighter/ Paramedic Daniel Rimsans
The image shows several paramedic badges encased in plastic, laid out in a row against a black background.
Badges await the new members.
A community meeting with police officers facing audience members, discussing local issues in a formal setting.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
A community meeting features a speaker addressing an audience with uniformed personnel standing behind him at a podium.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering. 
A man in a police uniform is speaking at a meeting, with a woman and an American flag visible in the background.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
A formal ceremony where one individual is pinned by another, likely marking a significant achievement or promotion in service.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Jake Brandt receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Two uniformed officials shake hands in a meeting room, while another officer stands in the background, observing the interaction.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Jake Brandt shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A man in a police uniform is receiving a badge or insignia from another official in a setting that appears to be a ceremony.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Chris Canalia receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Two uniformed officials shake hands in a room, likely during a ceremony or formal meeting.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Chris Canalia shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A firefighter is receiving an award or badge from a superior during a ceremony, with others observing in the background.
Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Rimsans receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A police officer shakes hands with a superior during a ceremony, with fellow officers observing in the background.
Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Rimsans shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremony where a woman in a fire service uniform is receiving a badge from a man in a white shirt, with others observing.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Rachel Ruzich receives her badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A police officer shakes hands with a superior in a formal setting, with other officers in the background.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Rachel Ruzich shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremony where an official is pinning a badge on a new officer, with others in uniform observing in the background.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Marc Avila receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremonial handshake between two men, one in a uniform and one in formal attire, with others in the background observing.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Marc Avila shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremony where a firefighter receives a badge or recognition from a superior, with others watching in the background.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Gregory Cameron receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A ceremony where a firefighter is being recognized or congratulated, with others observing in the background.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Gregory Cameron shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
A group of new firefighters is taking an oath, led by a fire chief, in a formal ceremony.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero (left) administers the oath of office to (left to right) Paramedic Ambulance Operators Chris Canalia, Jake Brandt, Marc Avila, Gregory Cameron, Rachel Ruzich and  Firefighter/ Paramedic Daniel Rimsans.
A display table featuring El Dorado County Fire merchandise, including hats, cups, cookies, and informational materials.
A framed invitation to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District's badge-pinning ceremony for several paramedics and a firefighter.
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