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Davenport swears in two new firefighters, department emphasizes ethics pledge
Summary
The city ceremonially swore in Griffin Wilder and Tynan Namkina; the fire chief said new hires will sign a firefighter code of ethics that will be kept in their personnel files.
The Davenport Fire Department on Wednesday formally welcomed two new firefighters.
Fire Chief (name not provided in the transcript) described the evening as a meaningful milestone and said the department will begin placing a signed firefighter code of ethics in each new hire's personnel file "as a lasting reminder of the responsibility they accept." He introduced Griffin Wilder, who earned a paramedic license and previously worked for the city of Muscatine, and Tynan Namkina, a local hire and second-generation Davenport firefighter whose father serves as a lieutenant in the department.
The mayor administered the oath of office and family members assisted with pinning badges. The council and audience applauded the new hires.
The swearing-in was ceremonial; no formal council action was required.
