UNION, N.H. — June 1 — Aiden Steinmann was certified as an FF/EMT by Middleton NH Fire & Rescue following his successful completion of the Firefighter I certification program. The achievement came after completing the intensive classroom training, practical skill assessments, and hands-on training necessary for entry-level firefighter certification. Firefighters are prepared for structural firefighting, emergency operations, incident safety, and coordination on the fireground through Firefighter I training.

According to department authorities, Steinmann's achievement strengthened the department's emergency response skills and was a significant milestone in his fire service career. The certification helped guarantee the department's ongoing preparedness to safeguard citizens and efficiently handle emergencies across the community by adding another qualified fireman.