KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Fire Department just got a little bit bigger.
The City of Killeen announced on Monday, April 29 that 11 new firefighters had been sworn in to Killeen FD's ranks at a badge-pinning ceremony.
The City said Fire Chief James Kubinski gave remarks at the ceremony and each recruit and their families were acknowledged by Mayor Debbie Nash-King and Killeen Fire Department leadership. The new firefighters were then sworn in by Judge Krishna.
The badge pinning ceremony is a long-standing tradition in the fire service, said the City of Killeen. The City said the badge represents both authority and protection and "pays tribute to the men and women who first responded to the needs of others."
"Each brave new firefighter who wears the Maltese Cross is willing to lay down their life to protect our citizens," said the City of Killeen in an announcement on social media. "To all the new firefighters and their families, we welcome you to Team Killeen and thank you for taking on this responsibility!
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