Lebanon Fire District Swears In Three New Firefighters (Photo)
- 10/02/23
Lebanon, Ore.
Last Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Lebanon Fire District was pleased to share the badge pinning and swearing in of three new firefighter recruits with their families and friends.
Firefighters Jacob Graff, Juan Garcia-Olivares, and Nicole Sonneman were sworn in after completing a rigorous weeks long academy. Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi and Professional Firefighters Local 2163 President Stacy Porchia shared words of advice and encouragement to the new recruits, before Division Chief of Operations John Tacy administered the Firefighter’s Oath of Office. Each new firefighter was then pinned by a family member. Read on to learn more about the three newest best firefighters around.
Firefighter Jacob Graff: FF Graff began his career in the fire service serving as a resident volunteer at North Bend Fire Department in Coos County. When he’s not on shift, Jacob enjoys golfing, and even golfed in college during his time at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Firefighter Juan Garcia-Olivares: FF Garcia-Olivares served as a resident volunteer here at the Lebanon Fire District while attending Lane Community College before being hired full-time. This past summer, Juan was assigned to our Wildfire Prevention team, and assisted with programs such as free address markers and home wildfire readiness evaluations. Firefighter Garcia-Olivares enjoys hanging out with his family and girlfriend, hunting, and drawing.
Firefighter Nicole Sonneman: FF Sonneman has been with the Lebanon Fire District since July of 2022 serving as a Single Role Paramedic before successfully completing the competitive hiring process as a dual-role firefighter. She’s been a teacher and leader at the Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy as a member of the Halsey-Shedd Fire District. When she’s not on shift, Firefighter Sonneman enjoys skiing and trips to the sand dunes.
Lebanon Fire District Swears In Three New Firefighters (Photo)
- 10/02/23
Lebanon, Ore.
Last Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Lebanon Fire District was pleased to share the badge pinning and swearing in of three new firefighter recruits with their families and friends.
Firefighters Jacob Graff, Juan Garcia-Olivares, and Nicole Sonneman were sworn in after completing a rigorous weeks long academy. Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi and Professional Firefighters Local 2163 President Stacy Porchia shared words of advice and encouragement to the new recruits, before Division Chief of Operations John Tacy administered the Firefighter’s Oath of Office. Each new firefighter was then pinned by a family member. Read on to learn more about the three newest best firefighters around.
Firefighter Jacob Graff: FF Graff began his career in the fire service serving as a resident volunteer at North Bend Fire Department in Coos County. When he’s not on shift, Jacob enjoys golfing, and even golfed in college during his time at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Firefighter Juan Garcia-Olivares: FF Garcia-Olivares served as a resident volunteer here at the Lebanon Fire District while attending Lane Community College before being hired full-time. This past summer, Juan was assigned to our Wildfire Prevention team, and assisted with programs such as free address markers and home wildfire readiness evaluations. Firefighter Garcia-Olivares enjoys hanging out with his family and girlfriend, hunting, and drawing.
Firefighter Nicole Sonneman: FF Sonneman has been with the Lebanon Fire District since July of 2022 serving as a Single Role Paramedic before successfully completing the competitive hiring process as a dual-role firefighter. She’s been a teacher and leader at the Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy as a member of the Halsey-Shedd Fire District. When she’s not on shift, Firefighter Sonneman enjoys skiing and trips to the sand dunes.
