Taking an oath to protect and serve

New firefighters and EMTs were sworn in in Mason City today.

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Kimt news 3's alex jirgens attended today's ceremony ?

"* and is live at the fire station.

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"* it's a specil day for those who have a desire to protect the public.

Swearing in day.

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"*t's and promotions ?

"* assistant deputy chief of training ?

"* and 1st battalion lieutenant.

The private event was limited to department staff and family members.

I caught up with scott watson ?

"* one of the new emt firefighters ?

"* who's been a part of the squad for about 4 months.

He told me about why he "it was a calling.

I wanted to do something that was a little bit bigger than what i had been doing before.

I wanted to help people, put on my boots everyday, get after it.

Make a difference in people's lives."

The department is still taking applications for emt firefighters.

Those applications can be found at mason city city hall.

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