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Nashville swears in Battalion 91; mayor announces staffing and program investments
Summary
Fifty-four members of Battalion 91 were sworn in at a graduation ceremony Oct. 31 at Madison Church of Christ. City and department leaders honored graduates, presented awards and highlighted partnerships; Mayor Freddie O'Connell outlined budget items intended to add personnel and expand mental-health co-responder and inspection capacity.
Fifty-four recruits were sworn in as members of the Nashville Fire Department on Oct. 31 after a graduation ceremony for Battalion 91 at Madison Church of Christ, officials said. Mayor Freddie O'Connell administered the oath and department leaders presented awards and thanked trainers, family members and partner agencies.
The ceremony combined traditional elements — a pledge of allegiance, national anthem and benediction — with departmental recognition. "Being present is the single greatest skill you will bring to every call," said William Swan, chief of the Nashville Fire Department, in remarks to the graduating class, urging accountability, continual learning and compassion on the job.
Why it matters: The event marked both an intake of new personnel and a public occasion for city leaders to cite recent department performance and commit resources. In his remarks, Mayor Freddie…
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