Roswell swears in promoted fire apparatus operators and four new firefighter-paramedics

The city of Roswell held a swearing-in ceremony June 9 at which Interim Fire Chief Pavel Troche announced promotions and new hires in the Roswell Fire Department.

Troche said the department is "elevating 15 of our finest to the rank of fire apparatus operators" and announced four new full-time firefighter-paramedics. He said the appointments "reflect the city of Roswell's ongoing evolution, expanding capacity, enhancing operational readiness, and investing in leadership from the ground up." Troche asked attendees to hold applause until the end of the roll call of promoted personnel.

Chief Troche named a list of promoted fire apparatus operators during the ceremony, including Adam Alexander, Bradley Todlelet, Justin Bloom, Thomas Bott, Daniel Coburn, Maurice Gates, Nicholas Ampalazzeri, Miguel Jimenez, Nick Leslie, Emmanuel Rios, Nathan Ricketts, Max Rogers, Christopher Smith and John Wayne Junior. Troche stated 15 individuals were elevated; 14 names were read aloud during the announcement.

The department also introduced four new full-time firefighter-paramedics: Andrew Riley (14 years of experience, previously with Atlanta and Alpharetta), Brandigail Sadowski (4 years of experience, including Milton, with community paramedicine experience), Kyle Phillips (6 years, including service in Florida; noted as a U.S. Army veteran), and Colton Stevens (3 years, previously in Hall County; smoke diver and part‑time arborist). Mayor Kurt Wilson then administered the oath of office to the promoted and newly hired personnel.

The event was ceremonial; no council vote was required for the swearing-in. Council and staff acknowledged the promotions and hires and presented a ceremonial flag and challenge coin related to Captain James R. Burdum's service earlier in the meeting. No policy changes or budget actions were taken during the ceremony.