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Glendale confirms volunteer fire appointments, swears in new firefighters and chiefs

Village of Glendale Council · May 5, 2026
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The Village of Glendale council unanimously passed ordinance 2026-14 to confirm new volunteer firefighters, two division chiefs and two assistant chiefs, then swore in the appointees. Chief Lerman said the hires and promotions strengthen the departmentcommand and EMS capabilities.

The Village of Glendale council unanimously approved ordinance 2026-14 on a voice and roll-call vote, confirming two new volunteer firefighters and promoting several members into the department's leadership, before the council administered oaths to the appointees.

Chief Lerman introduced the candidates and summarized their credentials. "Caitlin Clark is enrolled in the Scarlet Oaks Fire Academy and already holds EMT certification," he said, and added that Joseph Traore had "just passed his national registry EMT and completed his…

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