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Montclair promotes fire leaders and welcomes new firefighter-paramedics; city also introduces a new police officer

Montclair City Council · November 19, 2025
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Montclair recognized multiple promotions in its fire department — including Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Nickel and battalion chief Ian Duwell — and welcomed new firefighter-paramedics Isaiah Washington and Raymond Mora. The police department introduced lateral officer Fernando Anzaldo.

Montclair’s city leadership on Monday announced a string of promotions and new hires across the city’s public-safety departments, saying the changes strengthen the city’s emergency response capacity.

“Please join me in congratulating Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Nickel on his well-deserved promotion,” the fire chief said as he introduced Nickel and other promoted personnel, summarizing Nickel’s 20 years of service and his…

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