No votes or policy actions taken at swearing-in ceremony

This event was a ceremonial swearing-in for new members of Waterloo Fire Rescue. Department leadership introduced four new career firefighters—Brady Hartman, John Leach, Ben Backus and Michael Devore—and family members pinned badges. Mayor (identified in the transcript as "mayor bozin" / "mayor boson") offered congratulations, urged leadership and balance with family, and administered the oath of office, which included pledges to support the U.S. and Iowa constitutions and to faithfully discharge duties as Waterloo firefighters in Black Hawk County, Iowa. No policy discussions, formal motions, votes, or administrative decisions were recorded during the transcript.