BCFR Welcomes Four New Firefighters During Badge Ceremony
Photo by Baker County Fire Rescue DepartmentBaker County Fire Rescue leadership and newly hired firefighters pose for a group photo following the department’s badge ceremony welcoming four new members.
Photo by Baker County Fire Rescue DepartmentFirefighter Weston Avera is presented his badge during the BCFR badge ceremony, marking the completion of his orientation training.
Photo by Baker County Fire Rescue DepartmentFirefighter Seth Montcalm receives his badge as family members and colleagues look on during the ceremony.
Photo by Baker County Fire Rescue DepartmentFirefighter Carl Richardson is officially welcomed into Baker County Fire Rescue after being presented his badge.
Photo by Baker County Fire Rescue DepartmentFirefighter Bradley Salazar is presented his badge, completing the ceremony recognizing four new BCFR firefighters.
BAKER COUNTY, FL - January 16, 2026 — Baker County Fire Rescue formally welcomed four new firefighters into the department during a badge ceremony held on January 16th, marking the completion of their orientation training program.
The ceremony recognized Weston Avera, Seth Montcalm, Carl Richardson, and Bradley Salazar, who are now officially assigned to protect and serve Baker County. Family members were in attendance as each firefighter was presented with their badge, symbolizing their transition from recruit to full member of the department.
BCFR leadership congratulated the new hires on their accomplishment and emphasized the responsibility and pride that comes with wearing the badge. The department noted that the addition of the four firefighters strengthens staffing and reinforces its commitment to public safety across the county.
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