LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall to promote 30 firefighters.
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall to promote 30 firefighters.
“It is my honor to congratulate all of these firefighters here today,” said KFD Chief Steven Goble. “All of you have worked so hard, and continue to serve our community with respect and integrity. But, with great honor comes great responsibility.”
Wednesday’s ceremony required attendees to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before entering the facility.
“To our firefighters, our brave hearts who protect us, you have allowed all of us to sleep easy at night,” said Mayor Derek Kawakami. “Whether it is a flood, hurricane or pandemic, it is comforting to know that we have a team of people willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect our community. I am indebted to these individuals and families who allow them to do what they do.”
After Assistant Chief Solomon Kanoho recited the firefighters prayer, friends, families and colleagues proceeded to pin the firefighters.
