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Jamaica Plain-based Firefighter Michael Mitchell Promoted to Lieutenant

Michael Mitchell of JP-based Tower Ladder 10 joined the officer ranks of the Boston Fire Department on Tuesday.

The following is a press release from Steve MacDonald of the City of Boston. Tower Ladder 10 is based in JP at the :

On Tuesday, before family and friends, the Oath of Office was administered by Fire Commissioner Roderick Fraser to two members being promoted in rank. 

Joining the officer ranks and promoted to Lieutenant were Michael E. Guilfoyle from Engine 16 and Michael Mitchell from . Presenting their certificates and badges to them was Chief of Department Steve Abraira. Present also was the President of Boston Firefighters Local 718, Rich Paris.

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Also promoted to Lieutenant but unable to attend the ceremony was Jonathan H. Hernandez from Engine 5. He will receive his certificate and badge at a later date.

Congratulations to all!

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