Crime & Safety
Eight Firefighters Sworn In To Serve Hoboken
Eight more firefighters were sworn into duty in Hoboken on Monday.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Eight new Hoboken Firefighters were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall Monday.
They are: Brandon Lui, Raphael Maldonado, Domenico Lisa, Nyjon Freeman, Elias Colon III, Adrian Cepeda Jr., Adrian Pietri, and Todd Perkins.
The eight will begin in-service training later this week, upon completion of the Passaic County Fire Academy, the city said.
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The hiring of the eight firefighters will allow the department to increase its minimum staffing level from 20 to 22 firefighters on duty at all times, the city said, guaranteeing four members (including one vaptain) on all engines responding to fire calls.
“These young men have already proven they have what it takes to help keep Hoboken safe and I am excited to see their careers flourish, as they officially join our ranks today,” said Chief Anton Peskens. “This class helps us ensure not only the protection of our residents, but also that every firefighter returns home safely each day.”
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