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Hinsdale swears in new firefighter-paramedic; fire department introduces three recent hires
Summary
The Village of Hinsdale swore in firefighter-paramedic Eric Ruiz and introduced two other recent hires to the Hinsdale Fire Department during the board meeting. Fire Chief Podolski outlined training and probation expectations and welcomed the new staff.
The Village of Hinsdale formally swore in firefighter-paramedic Eric Ruiz during the board—s regular meeting, and Village officials introduced two other recent hires to the Hinsdale Fire Department.
Fire Chief Podolski told the board and assembled family members that Ruiz recently completed paramedic training at Central DuPage Hospital, previously worked as an EMT for Buzz Ambulance covering Harvey and Dalton, and holds a bachelor—s degree in biological sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ruiz, who lives in New Lenox, is scheduled to attend the…
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