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Ventnor swears-in new firefighter

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Ventnor Commissioner Tim Kriebel administers the oath of office to Tyler Rau, Sept. 8, 2022.

VENTNOR - Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Kriebel Thursday, Sept. 8 swore-in Tyler Rau as the Ventnor City Fire Department's newest firefighter.

Rau, 30, is a lifelong city resident and the son of retired Firefighter Rick Rau. His mother Eve and his fiancé Megan held the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony, which was attended by his brother Justin and numerous members of the Fire Department.

Rau replaces Rachael O'Brien, Ventnor City's first and only female firefighter who resigned to pursue a different career path.