Toledo Fire and Rescue Dept. swears in new recruits

Forty-three new recruits were sworn into the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, in a ceremony at One Government Center. The the oath of office was administered by Battalion Chief Dave Dauer. Chief Luis Santiago and Mayor Mike Bell, a former Toledo firefighter, were also on hand for the ceremony. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Forty-three new recruits take the oath of office, being administered by Battalion Chief Dave Dauer as they become members ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Family and friends watch as 43 new recruits are sworn in as members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Monday. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Recruits including Jake Hoffman, left, and Tanya Jarzynski, are sworn in as members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Battalion Chief Dave Dauer administers the oath of office. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Recruits will train for 22 weeks to put out fires, rescue Toledo residents, and more. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The swearing-in ceremony was held at One Government Center Monday. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jen Ohms, left, niece Shelby Ohms, 5, and Shelby's mother, Angela Ohms, applaud as Jen's husband Robert Ohms, and 42 ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Raiyn Roberts, 3, left, and her sister, Riayn Roberts, 4, watch as their father, Ronald Roberts, Jr., is sworn in.... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo CTY swearingin04p Ryan Parquette gets a hug from his mother, JoAnn Grindle, and his sister, Rylee Gridle, 12, after being ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY