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.
Pictured Left to right - Paramedic Ambulance Operators Chris Canalia, Jake Brandt, Marc Avila, Gregory Cameron, Rachel Ruzich and Firefighter/ Paramedic Daniel Rimsans
Badges await the new members.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Jake Brandt receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Jake Brandt shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Chris Canalia receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Chris Canalia shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Rimsans receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Rimsans shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Rachel Ruzich receives her badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Rachel Ruzich shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Marc Avila receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Marc Avila shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Gregory Cameron receives his badge from Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
Paramedic Ambulance Operator Gregory Cameron shakes hands with Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
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.
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