Amador County - Amador Fire Protection District announces a badge and oath ceremony, to be conducted for twelve recently hired fire personnel, at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street in Jackson.

The badge ceremony, originally scheduled for October 12, two days prior to their commencing fire station coverage, was rescheduled due to the memorial service for a fallen comrade held that day.

In collaboration with the Sutter Creek Fire District (SCFPD), the paid personnel, 7 engineers and 5 firefighters, began staffing AFPD Station 122 in Plymouth, AFPD Station 111 in Pioneer, and Sutter Creek Fire Station 141 in Sutter Creek last month. They are providing 24/7 coverage to augment volunteers in providing emergency medical and fire services to our communities.

An additional two applicants have been offered the position of Fire Engineer with the District and, pending the results of medical and background screening, will be joining the others later this month.

The AFPD and SCFPD Boards of Directors, along with all the personnel of each district, said they are excited about the transition to a paid/volunteer department made possible by the voter approved “Measure M” funding.

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