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Monterey Park Fire Promotional Ceremony

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Fire Chief Matt Hallock welcomed the firefighters, their family and friends to this long-delayed ceremony held on May 21st at Fire Station 62. He led the event with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Councilmember Peter Chan welcomed everyone to Station 62, our new building. He thanked our Fire Chief and our firefighters for working for us during the Pandemic. They protect our residents. He wished everyone a Safe Life and a Happy Promotion. He thanked them for their service on behalf of our Monterey Park residents.

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Fire Chief Matt Hallock thanked Peter Chan and all of the other City Councilmembers for our new fire station. It was to be built in 2019 but the Pandemic put things on hold. We are here to recognize these firefighters.

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Battalion Chief Ryan Weddle posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Battalion Chief Chris Thompson posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Captain Brandon Reyes posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Captain Jonathan Gin posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Engineer Jonathon Chang posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Engineer Benjamin Gomory posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

Chief Hallock introduced our new hires:

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Firefighter/Paramedic David Lawson posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.
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Firefighter/Paramedic Carter Ponce posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Firefighter/Paramedic Jano Bederian posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Firefighter Adam Fox posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

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Firefighter Robert Haines posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.
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Firefighter Matthew Hart posed for a picture with his family in honor of this special occasion.

Fire Chief Matt Hallock recognized the following firefighters were unable to attend this event:

Captain Mario Ienni
Captain Daniel Cline

Engineer David Marquardt
Engineer Corey Calloway

Firefighter/Paramedic Corey Bancroft
Firefighter Travis McGee

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Matt Hallock said we train for 4 weeks and we train them well. He hires people of character. He thanked his staff and their families for their support. Thank you for being here today.

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The celebration was followed with a cake reception.

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