6.5. SR 10-15-2018
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, October 15, 2018 Aaron Surratt, Acting Fire Chief
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Oath of Office: On-Call Firefighter Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Mayor to administer the Oath of Office to Firefighter Nicholas Madsen.
Background/Discussion
On April 18, 2018, recruit firefighter Nicholas Madsen graduated from the Elk River Fire Academy. Mr.
Madsen has also completed his 40-hour Emergency Medical Responder and 40-hour Fire Apparatus
Operator State Certification since graduating the academy.
On October 2, 2018, recruit Nicholas Madsen completed his probationary period for the fire department.
Mayor Dietz is asked to administer the Firefighter Oath of Office. Following the Oath, his badge will be
pinned on his uniform.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
Oath of Office for Firefighter Nicholas Madsen
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
FIREFIGHTER OATH OF OFFICE
I, Nicholas Madsen, 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.
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Nicholas Madsen
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of October, 2018.
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John J. Dietz, Mayor