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Upper Merion swears in Fire Captain, Deputy Fire Marshal and new paramedic
Summary
Chief James Johnson promoted Matthew Spears to Fire Captain and introduced new hires Paul E. Brown III (Deputy Fire Marshal) and Roger Shortridge (Paramedic); Judge Patrick Krouse performed the swearing-in ceremonies.
Director of Public Safety Chief James Johnson announced a promotion and several new hires within the Public Safety Department. Matthew Spears was promoted to Fire Captain after scoring well on written and oral examinations, and Chief Johnson described Spears as having "proven himself to be a competent and capable company officer." Judge Patrick Krouse swore in Spears and family members participated in the badge‑pinning.
Chief Johnson then introduced Paul E. Brown III as the new Deputy Fire Marshal and Roger Shortridge as a new Paramedic, summarizing Brown's inspection and paramedic certifications and Shortridge's prior paramedic experience and training. Both were sworn in by Judge Krouse and received badge pinning from family members.
