2.23.2022 Fall River Firefighter Promotion Ceremony

The Fall River Fire Department held a promotion and swearing-in ceremony on February 23, 2022. The event commenced with an invocation delivered by Father Mike Racine. Roger St. Martin was officially sworn in as the new Fire Chief, and he subsequently gave a speech expressing gratitude to Mayor Coogan, the City Council, Father Racine, his family (including his wife Beth and children Nicole and Joshua), and various mentors who supported his 35-year career in the fire service. He also reflected on the department's role in assisting citizens, citing a recent blizzard and an Irving Street fire as examples of collaboration and service.

Following Chief St. Martin's swearing-in, several other firefighters received promotions. Ronald Sevigny was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief and assigned as the City Fire Monitor. Michael Koster was promoted to District Fire Chief, temporarily assigned to Car 2. Daniel Medeiros was promoted to Fire Captain, temporarily assigned to Engine 9, with a mention of his family's combined 91 years of service to the Fall River Fire Department. Christopher Medeiros was promoted to Fire Lieutenant, temporarily assigned to Engine 9. Each promoted individual was pinned by family members.

Mayor Coogan administered the oath of office to all the newly appointed officers. In his closing remarks, Mayor Coogan expressed his confidence in Chief St. Martin and Deputy Sevigny, commended the fire department's dedication, and thanked all attendees for their presence at the ceremony.

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