TOWN STAFF REPORT RECCOMENDATIONS
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Ceremonial item recognizing Travis Livingston for his promotion to Lieutenant for the Westlake Fire Department (John Ard, Fire Chief)
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STAFF: John Ard, Fire Chief
BACKGROUND:
Travis Livingston was hired as a firefighter at the Westlake Fire EMS Department in April 2020. He has been serving the public over the last 12 years in 4 different communities. He first volunteered as a firefighter in the City of Frisco. He was then hired to a full-time firefighter position in the City of Midlothian before serving in the City of Allen and now the Town of Westlake.
Travis achieved the rank of Driver/Engineer for the Westlake Fire EMS Department in 2021. Before entering the fire service Travis completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University. Travis holds numerous certifications from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection including Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Driver/Operator - Pumper, Driver/Operator - Aerial, Hazmat Technician, Incident Safety Officer, and Hazmat Incident Commander. Additionally, Travis serves as an adjunct instructor for the fire science department at North Central Texas College. Tonight, he is joined by his family. His wife, Torin. His two sons, Nolan and Lane. His mother, Terri. His father, Don. His brother, Tyler and his grandmother, Lucille.
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:
Ceremonial items conducted will be the Oath of Office, Badge Pining, and light refreshments in honor of Lieutenant Travis Livingston.