JANESVILLE — Three new recruits have joined the Janesville Fire Department.
Dexter Arena, Jordan Larson and Mya Maslonka all have begun training as paramedic firefighters, according to a social media post.
The officially began work this week, starting off with training in hoseline advancement.
The Janesville Fire Department answers an estimated 3,000 emergency responses for engine alarms and an estimated 8,400 paramedic calls each year.
All five fire stations have paramedic ambulances, each staffed by two licensed paramedics who respond to both emergency medical and fire alarms.
Personnel are also cross trained to provide Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Technical Rescue, Tactical Emergency Medical Services, Drone Operations and Child Safety Seat inspections.
In addition, the Janesville Fire Department will conduct approximately 5,000 annual fire inspections along with an estimated 1,000 hours of public education instruction.
The Fire Department responds to emergency alarms 24 hours a day out of five fire stations, staffed by personnel divided among three shifts.
A minimum of 26 firefighters and emergency medical personnel are always on duty. The remaining seven personnel are assigned to administrative roles.