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DPW paving finished; several firefighters complete Firefighter II certification
Summary
Council records say final paving at the DPW building is complete and Public Works will move in 'within the week.' Multiple career and volunteer firefighters completed Firefighter II certification, which the clerk described as a two-part written and practical NFPA-based test.
City staff reported that final paving at the Department of Public Works building is complete and that Public Works will be moving into the facility "within the week," according to administrative updates read at the Aug. 5 council meeting.
Interim City Clerk Ann Grzymski read a personnel update that listed firefighters who completed Firefighter II certification and explained the test format: "Firefighter II certification is tested through a two-part evaluation process consisting of a comprehensive 100 question written exam and a hands-on practical skills test based on NFPA standards." The transcript lists the certified personnel as Lieutenant Justin Gildea, Firefighter Jimmy Hoffman, Firefighter Andrew Kopco, Firefighter Kevin Kopco, Firefighter Chandler Prymowicz, Firefighter David Hoffman, and Firefighter William Tomolaitis.
Councilmembers offered public congratulations during comments. Councilmember Mark O'Connor said, "Congrats to all the firefighters. A good day of training is definitely needed for the job they do," and Councilmember Kenneth James added, "We need all the qualified firemen we can get and I would like to congratulate Ann Grzymski on the full time appointment of City Clerk."
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