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Brentwood swears in three new firefighters; department highlights promotions and credentialing
Summary
The city ceremonially administered oaths to three new firefighters — Matthew Feehan, Santino Miranda and Robert Smith — and recognized promotions and international credentialing among department officers.
Brentwood Fire and Rescue introduced and swore in three new firefighters at the March 10 Board of Commissioners meeting: Matthew Feehan, Santino Miranda and Robert Smith. The ceremony included brief biographical remarks and the administering of the oath by the mayor.
Fire Chief Cost (presenting) summarized the candidates— backgrounds, noting training, certifications and prior service. Matthew Feehan described himself as "extremely honored to have been chosen and to have been selected among so many dedicated applicants" and thanked the department for the welcome he received. Santino Miranda and Robert Smith each spoke briefly as they repeated the oath administered at the dais.
The meeting also included recognition of internal promotions and accreditations. The chief announced that Lieutenant Caleb Lovett had been promoted (previously an engineer in 2021) and highlighted Lieutenant Jason Sykes— completion of an international credentialing process that the chief said about 70% of the department has now achieved. The chief described the credentialing as an "arduous" process measuring training, education and community involvement; he said promoted officers have three years to complete the international credentialing requirements.
The oath references the city charter and ordinances as well as federal and state laws; the ceremony was recorded on the public record but did not carry a formal policy vote. The board recessed briefly after the recognitions and then continued with the regular agenda.
