South Bend Fire Department welcomes third generation firefighter

By: Shannon Nolan

Posted: Jun 27, 2019 12:01 PM EST

NOW: South Bend Fire Department welcomes third generation firefighter

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—The South Bend Fire Department welcomed a new firefighter on Wednesday.

Third generation firefighter Blake Palicki was sworn in during a ceremony on June 26.

Palicki had his badge pinned by his father, Ed, who is also a firefighter with the South Bend Fire Department. Palicki’s grandfather also served with the South Bend Fire Department.