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West Bend swears in seven new firefighters hired through federal SAFER grant

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Seven new firefighters were introduced and sworn in during the May 5 meeting; city officials credited a federal SAFER grant with allowing the hires and said the additions will help staff equipment 24/7 and reduce the need to cross-staff vehicles.

West Bend officials introduced and swore in seven newly hired firefighters during the city meeting May 5, a cohort city leaders said was funded in part by a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.

Mayor Joel Ongert and Deputy Chief Bridal presented the new hires and invited family to front the room for photos before the…

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