Snapshot: New Westfield Fire Department firefighters sworn in

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis, second from left, administers the oath to 11 new firefighters of the Westfield Fire Department July 28 during the Westfield City Council meeting. “T here is nothing I take more joy in than swearing in those men and women who serve our community on a daily basis,” Willis said. “(You all) will put your lives on the line every day for our city when you put on your uniform, and I can’t say thank you enough on behalf of myself, the council and the residents of Westfield for your sacrifice and your service to our community. Westfield is a great place to live because we have (people) like you who are willing to raise your hand and do what you do.” The firefighters are Michael VanSchoyck; Wilson Wambugu; Taylor Hazlewood; Hudson Plumer; Xavier Herron; Luke Pechmann;