Fire Department swearing-in ceremony honors recently hired firefighters and newly promoted lieutenants

The Waltham Fire Department held a ceremony last week to celebrate the official swearing-in of their newest members as well as the promotions of a handful of current members. Fire chief Andrew Mullin, Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy, several city councilors and members of the fire department attended.

The ceremony took place on May 8 at the Moody Street Station. A crowd of people gathered to watch as newly graduated firefighters and recently promoted lieutenants were officially sworn in.

The lieutenants honored are:

• Lieutenant Selvin Sandoval was promoted to his position on June 8, 2025. He first joined the WFD in August 2011.
• Lieutenant William Gullotti was promoted to his position on February 1, 2026. He first joined the department in June 2014.
• Lieutenant Sean McGowan was promoted to his position on February 1, 2026. He first joined the WFD in June 2019.

The firefighters honored are:

• Firefighter James Vanaria was hired on May 11, 2025 and is currently assigned to the Moody Street Station.
• Firefighter Kevin Dann was hired on January 11, 2026. He will be assigned to the Moody Street Station starting May 10.
• Firefighter Jordan Fisher was hired on January 11, 2026. She will be assigned to the Moody Street Station starting May 10.
• Firefighter Ethan Huang was hired on January 11, 2026. He will be assigned to the Central Station starting May 10.
• Firefighter Stevenson Youyoute was hired on January 11, 2026. He will be assigned to the Moody Street Station starting May 10.