Batesville Fire & Rescue Welcomes New Firefighter

A swearing in ceremony was held earlier this week.

Spencer Broughton being sworn-in. Photo by Batesville Fire & Rescue.

(Batesville, Ind.) – Batesville Fire and Rescue is welcoming a new full-time firefighter.

Spencer Broughton, 22, was sworn-in at Monday night’s Batesville City Council meeting.

Broughton is a graduate of Franklin County High School.

He has worked part-time at Batesville Fire and Rescue since 2018, in addition to helping Bright Fire and Rescue 20.

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