Ewing Township Welcomes New Firefighter Recruits

Mayor Bert H. Steinmann proudly announces that seven firefighter recruits from the Trenton/Ewing Fire Academy have successfully completed their mandatory N.J. Division of Fire Safety training.

They have started their new roles as firefighters with orientation sessions at Station 30 that began Monday, June 24, 2024. Mayor Steinmann expressed his pleasure that this group of eager recruits reflects the diversity of Ewing Township and emphasized that they will be an important part of the Ewing family, making the township proud.

 “We wish all the recruits good luck, encourage them to stay safe, and extend our heartfelt congratulations,” Mayor Steinmann said. “We look forward to each of them becoming an integral part of our team.”

At the orientation sessions, recruits were issued their Probationary Training Packets and heard presentations from a variety of township department heads in the areas of Human Resources, Finance and Information Technology. Starting on Monday, July 1, the recruits will begin their formal in-service training and will be assigned to their respective Platoons and Stations.

Joining the ranks are firefighters Elizabeth Budge, William Person, Franklin Armstrong, Dade Rudzitis, DeAndre Santos, William Walker, Nykai Rambharan and William Sotovando.

 “These recruits have received excellent training while attending the Trenton/Ewing Fire Academy and I am confident they all will be well prepared for their careers as firefighters,” said Ewing Fire Director Marc Strauss. “I thank Director Ken Douglas and his academy staff for the partnership we have developed, and I look forward to this partnership growing between these two great municipalities."

The culmination of the recruits' hard work and dedication will be celebrated at the Fire Academy Graduation on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the NJ State Museum.

Photo: From left, Ewing Fire Director Marc Strauss, Dade Rudzitis, William Sotovando, Franklin Armstrong, Elizabeth Budge, Nykai Rambharan, Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, DeAndre Santos, William Person, Ewing Fire Captain Kevin Wemple