Three new career firefighters were officially sworn into the Jackson Township Fire Department (District #4) during a swearing-in ceremony held Friday afternoon.

James Harper Jr., Nicholas Havens, and Matthew Knierim took the oath of office before family, friends, department members, and township officials, marking the start of their careers serving the residents of Jackson.

The addition of the three firefighters strengthens the department’s ability to respond to emergencies throughout the township, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and other incidents requiring fire service response.