Purdue University Fire Department welcomes new firefighters with swearing-in ceremony

The Purdue University Fire Department recently held a swearing-in ceremony to officially welcome two new firefighters.

Kyle Hunt joins the department as a firefighter/paramedic. Kyle served as a firefighter/paramedic for the Crawfordsville Fire Department for seven years. He is trained in several areas of fire rescue, including ropes rescue, confined-space rescue and tower rescue. He is also a nationally registered paramedic. Kyle most recently worked for Rippy Family Farms in Wingate, Indiana.

Shane Swaim also joins PUFD as a firefighter/paramedic. Shane served with the Monticello Fire Department for 20 years, most recently in the role of captain. He is also trained in a number of fire rescue areas, including vehicle and machinery rescue, hazmat awareness and operations, and fire officer strategy and tactics. He holds a safety officer certification and is also an emergency vehicle operator.

“We are honored to welcome these two individuals as we are confident they will do great things for our department,” said Chief Brad Anderson. “Their extensive backgrounds and experience will play an important role in the collective success of our department’s operations and overall safety of our campus.”

Both Hunt and Swaim will receive additional hazardous materials and aircraft rescue training over the next several months.

PUFD is part of the Administrative Operations organization, which supports the university through safe, reliable and transformative services. These new additions will allow the department to continue serving the campus community, just one of the many ways the Administration Operation organization helps power Purdue.