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Clinton honors new firefighters and longtime staff at council meeting
Summary
The city held a badge-pinning ceremony for four firefighters, including Captain Kyle Montgomery, and presented employee-service awards (including 25- and 35-year recognitions) during the July 8 council meeting.
Clinton City used part of its July 8 council meeting to recognize recent hires and longtime employees.
Fire Chief (spoken as the chief in the transcript) introduced a change in departmental practice to pin badges as soon as new hires complete their onboarding steps rather than waiting six months. The chief said the change was funded with support from the mayor, council, city manager and CFO Aaron Price and introduced Captain Kyle Montgomery and three recent hires who were publicly recognized.
Captain Kyle Montgomery and badge recipients John Morfin (paramedic), Cole and Carter were brought forward for family pinning and photos. One recipient had a father of multiple generations of Clinton firefighters do the pinning, and the mayor called the event "pretty special," noting a second-generation legacy in the department.
The council also presented employee-service awards to city staff: Scott (community development), John Wen (25 years) and Zach Martinez (35 years). The mayor thanked the honorees and encouraged continued service and pride in the organization.
