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Bowling Green swears in new firefighter and promotes a lieutenant
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Bowling Green officials recognized two milestones in the Fire Division tonight: Vicki Bialfus completed her one-year probationary period and was sworn in as a firefighter, and Michael Brown was promoted to fire lieutenant and took the oath for his new role.
The city of Bowling Green swore in Vicki Bialfus as its newest firefighter and promoted firefighter-paramedic Michael Brown to fire lieutenant during tonight’s council meeting.
Fire Chief (S4) introduced both honorees, saying, “So it is my honor as your fire chief to introduce Bowling Green's newest firefighter, Vicki Bialfus.” Bialfus and Brown each stood before the council and repeated the oath of office required to serve the city.
The recognition emphasized the demands of the work and the family support behind it. The chief told attendees that meeting the department’s expectations requires “long hours, intense training, personal sacrifice and a level of dedication that not everyone is capable of giving.” After Brown’s swearing, officials congratulated both on their service and commitment to public safety.
The mayor and council members thanked the fire personnel in attendance and invited the public to remain for the remainder of the meeting. The swearing-in and promotion were ceremonial items and do not require further action by the council.
