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Tinley Park recognizes new fire engineers; oath administered to department members
Summary
The village board recognized promotions within the Tinley Park Fire Department to the rank of engineer and administered oaths to promoted personnel during the June 17 meeting.
The Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees recognized promotions within the Tinley Park Fire Department on June 17 and administered oaths to promoted personnel.
Trustee Michael Mueller made a motion to recognize the promotions to the rank of engineer; another trustee seconded and the board approved the recognition. Two members—Matthew Pleasure and John Brennan—were administered oaths and took the pledge, affirming they would support the constitutions and faithfully discharge the duties of engineer.
A department representative described the engineer rank as a significant step in the fire service, explaining that an engineer is responsible for driving, operating the pump and ladder and, when a lieutenant is not present, acting in the capacity of an officer. The speaker congratulated the promoted members and invited elected officials and families for photographs following the ceremony.
The recognition was a ceremonial action; no formal policy or budgetary measures were associated with the item on the agenda. The board recessed briefly for photo opportunities and issued congratulations to the promoted personnel.
