7.1. SR 03-05-2018 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, March 5, 2018 T.John Cunningham, Fire Chief
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Oath of Office: On-Call Firefighters Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Mayor to administer the Oath of Office to Firefighters Spencer Specht and Matthew Wilson.
Background/Discussion
On August 16, 2017,recruit firefighters Spencer Specht and Matthew Wilson graduated from the Elk
River Fire Academy, an intense multi-month classroom and hands-on training program. Following the
completion of the academy, the recruits had to successfully finish an orientation/probationary period on
the department. On February 12, 2018,recruits Specht and Wilson came off of probation.
Mayor Dietz is asked to administer the Firefighter Oath of Office. Following the Oath, their badges will
be pinned to their uniform.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Oath of Office for Firefighter Spencer Specht
■ Oath of Office for Firefighter Matthew Wilson
The Elk River Vision
A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
FIREFIGHTER OATH OF OFFICE
I, Spencer Specht, do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life,health and
property against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust, and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times,respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Firefighter for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of
Elk River,Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
Spencer Specht
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of March,2018.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
FIREFIGHTER OATH OF OFFICE
I,Matthew Wilson, do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life,health and
property against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust, and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times,respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Firefighter for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of
Elk River,Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
Matthew Wilson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of March,2018.
John J. Dietz,Mayor