Upton Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians take Oath

On Monday September 23, 2013  Upton Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians gathered in front of Old Niagra to take the Oath of a Firefighter and Emergency Technician. The Oath was administered by Kelly McElreath, Upton Town Clerk. It seemed fitting for the men and women of Upton to take their oath in front of Old Niagra. In 1860 the Fire Department was reorganized and the Niagara Engine was put into service. A crew of sixty men were appointed to man the engine. The crew’s motto was “We Go When Duty Calls.”  For forty years this group of men were often referred to as the “Niagaras.” According to Chief Goodale’s historical write-up the era of the  “Niagaras” was the most celebrated era of firefighting in Upton.

Town of Upton
Fire and EMS Department

Oath of a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician

I, (state name), do solemnly swear and affirm that I will faithfully and
impartially discharge and perform all of the duties incumbent upon me
as membetr of the Fire and EMS Department for the Town of Upton,
according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the
rules and regulations of the Constitution and Laws of the
Commonwealth, so help me God.

I promise to impart to my profession standards of quality and integrity
so that the conduct of the affairs of the department shall be above
reproach and merit public confidence in the Department.

“We go when duty calls”