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.