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Promotional Ceremony - September 12, 2024

A ceremonial gathering with two uniformed individuals saluting and an officer speaking, with flags and a presentation in the background.
Captain Ben Anderson, left, and Captain Zach Iddings, center, are sworn in as Captains by Fire Chief Tim Cordero, right. 

Fire District Celebrates Three Promotions

Shingle Springs, Calif. (September 12, 2024) — On Thursday evening the El Dorado County Fire Protection District was pleased to host a promotional badge pinning ceremony for three members at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Administration Building. This was the first group of promotions that used a joint eligibility list of both El Dorado County Fire Protection District and Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District members. 

The ceremony was led by Fire Chief Tim Cordero and was opened by the District's Honor Guard. Remarks were presented by El Dorado County Fire Protection District Division 4 Director Jim Edmiston and Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District Director Matt Anderson. Director/Assistant Chief John Tayaba of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department, accompanied by his son, performed a ceremonial blessing on those promoted along with children present in the audience. 

Those promoted were: Eric Banuelos to the rank of Engineer, Ben Anderson to the rank of Captain and Zach Iddings to the rank of Captain. The District is extremely proud of the hard work and commitment to the organization that each of these members have demonstrated. Congratulations to all of you!

 

A person in a firefighter uniform with badges speaking in a room with flags in the background.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Tim Cordero addresses the gathering.
Firefighters in dress uniform with flags, attending a formal event or ceremony indoors.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Honor Guard members presented the flags. 
Firefighters in dress uniforms with ceremonial axes and flags in a conference room.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Honor Guard members presented the flags. 
Three firefighters in a room with a presentation screen, a table with a banner, and flags.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Division 4 Director Jim Edmiston addresses the gathering.
A person in a uniform speaking at a podium with an American flag and a projector screen displaying a fire department seal.
Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District Director Matt Anderson addresses the gathering.
A man and child in a room with flags, the man holds a feathered object, with "FIRE" insignia visible.
Director/Assistant Chief John Tayaba of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department, accompanied by his son, perform a ceremonial blessing.
Firefighters in a room with presentation screen and flags, one holding an eagle feather and speaking, a child is besides him.
Director/Assistant Chief John Tayaba of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department describes the meaning of the ceremonial eagle blessing.
Firefighters and a child in a room with "TRIBAL FIRE" shirts, near a presentation screen.
Director/Assistant Chief John Tayaba of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department, accompanied by his son, perform a ceremonial blessing.
A woman pins a badge on a smiling firefighter's uniform at a ceremony while another uniformed person observes.
Captain Ben Anderson, left, receives his badge and collar insignias from his daughter. 
A woman pinning a badge on a firefighter during a ceremony, another firefighter and an official in uniform observe.
Captain Zach Iddings, center, receives his badge and collar insignias from his wife. 
A ceremonial gathering with two uniformed individuals saluting and an officer speaking, with flags and a presentation in the background.
Captain Ben Anderson, left, and Captain Zach Iddings, center, are sworn in as Captains by Fire Chief Tim Cordero, right . 
Two firefighters in uniform shaking hands at an indoor ceremony with flags and a podium.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero, right, congratulates Captain Zach Iddings.
A handshake between two firefighters during a ceremony, with another firefighter and the US flag in the background.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero, right, congratulates Captain Ben Anderson.

 

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