Jackson Township Fire District 2 officially welcomed four new career firefighters during a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday night, October 8.

Although the firefighters have been working shifts since the beginning of September, Thursday’s ceremony formally marked their commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Jackson Township.

The four new firefighters are:

Richard Bonner Jr., a Jackson resident and graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, has been a firefighter since 2018 and is currently attending EMT Academy. He is assigned to B-Platoon under Lt. Zimmerman.

Kyle Lackay, also of Jackson, graduated from Jackson Liberty High School. He has served as a firefighter since 2013 and became an EMT in 2026. He is assigned to A-Platoon under Lt. Hanson.

Azizadeen Sakoor, of Point Pleasant Beach, is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School. He is currently attending the Union County Fire Academy to obtain his Firefighter I and II certifications. Upon completion, he will begin EMT training before joining D-Platoon under Lt. Langguth.

Kevin E. Hrudowsky, of Galloway, graduated from Toms River High School South. He has been a firefighter since 2009 and an EMT since 2006. He is assigned to C-Platoon under Lt. Poppe III.

Jackson Fire District 2 congratulated the four firefighters on their appointments, expressing excitement as they begin their careers with the department and wishing them long, healthy, and successful careers serving the community.