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Caldwell honors six firefighters; JD Hendrick sworn in as EMS captain
Summary
At a Dec. 1 workshop preceding the Caldwell City Council meeting, the city celebrated six Caldwell Fire Department promotions (two absentees), and swore in JD Hendrick as EMS captain who will help launch an advanced life-support paramedic program.
Caldwell celebrated six promotions within its fire department at a Dec. 1 workshop before the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, and swore in a new EMS captain who will help stand up an advanced life-support paramedic program.
Mayor Wagner opened the ceremony and turned the event over to Fire Chief Daniels, who framed the promotions as part of a broader effort to staff the department for a growing city. "Caldwell is growing very fast," Daniels said, adding that the city currently serves about 80,000 people and that the department is "building an organization that serves 100,000 people." He described the promotions as part of the council and mayor's commitment to public safety staffing.
Chief Daniels invited Deputy Chiefs Perry, Shoop and Gerard to join him and announced six promotions, noting two promoted individuals could not attend. The department introduced Captain Justin Hughes (10 years in the fire service, nearly five with Caldwell), Captain Kyle McIntosh (17 years in fire service; live-burn instructor and technical rescue specialist) and Captain Jeremy Sawmiller (11 years in fire service; water rescue and committee member). Two engineers (Cole Stein and Isaac Pruitt) were noted as absent. Chief Daniels also introduced Engineer Mike Enchusdegi (nine years in fire service; hazmat and peer support roles) and other family members present for the pinning.
A focal moment came when JD Hendrick was presented as a new hire. Daniels said Hendrick brings 28 years of experience, including two decades with the Meridian Fire Department where he most recently served as division chief of EMS. "He'll be instrumental in helping us stand up our advanced life support or paramedic program within the fire department," Daniels said. Mayor Wagner administered the oath of office; Hendrick repeated the pledge to support the U.S. and Idaho constitutions, the city of Caldwell, and to "faithfully and honorably perform the duties of the position I am about to assume."
Daniels closed by thanking the families and attendees and noting that the department will celebrate nine more recruits in three months who have just finished week seven of a 16-week academy. Mayor Wagner concluded the ceremony and reminded those present that the regular council meeting would begin in about 12 minutes.
No formal council motions or votes were recorded during the workshop portion of the meeting; the event was strictly ceremonial and informational.
