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Council confirms six firefighter/paramedics and swears in new hires

Burbank City Council · March 24, 2026
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Summary

The council approved hiring six firefighter/paramedics (Rob Marciano, Griffin Allen, Enrique Vargas, Jeff Tyler, Joshua Swann, Matthew Glod) by a 7-0 vote; the new hires were sworn in by Dennis O'Dowd, chairman of the Burbank Police and Fire Commission.

Alderman Barb Gagle moved, seconded by Alderman Robert Contreras, to hire six firefighter/paramedics for the Burbank Fire Department: Rob Marciano, Griffin Allen, Enrique Vargas, Jeff Tyler, Joshua Swann and Matthew Glod.

The council approved the motion by roll call, 7 Ayes and 0 Nays. According to the transcript, the successful candidates were sworn in by Dennis O'Dowd, chairman of the Burbank Police and Fire Commission.

The motion reflects personnel appointments to the fire department; the record does not include starting dates, rank beyond the listed title, or clarifying details about appointment terms or probation periods.