Bruce Springsteen Proudly Honors Youngest Son Being Sworn In As A New Jersey Firefighter

Jun 11, 2020 by apost team

In January of 2020, Bruce Springsteen's son Sam was sworn in as a firefighter in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The 26-year-old had worked at three other fire stations after graduating from Monmouth County Fire Academy in 2014. Sam's parents, Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa attended the ceremony where he was officially sworn in. 

"It was a long road, he's very dedicated, quite a few years and we are just excited for him today," said Bruce Springsteen to CBS New York.

Sam, along with 14 other firefighters were sworn in this past week, bringing the Jersey City Fire Department's total to a historic 666 firefighters. Sam told the news station that the training for becoming a firefighter was not easy. 

Meanwhile, proud mom Patti Scialfa took to Instagram to congratulate her youngest child, writing:

"CONGRATULATIONS...You followed your dreams," before telling him to stay safe and that she loved his brave heart.

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According to a statement from Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Fire Department responds to 1,300 fires each year and has 666 firefighters, as reported by The New York Times.

Bruce Springsteen is one of the world’s most influential rock stars who is very deserving of his 20 Grammys, Tony Award, Oscar, and two Golden Globes. He has been a headlining musician for decades and even has a Broadway show under his belt. He has hit icon status with a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame writes CNN.

The accomplished musician and his E Street Band are known for their versatility and expert songwriting. The variety of soulful and soaring songs in their repertoire range from the introspective Streets of Philadelphia to the anthemic Born in the U.S.A. and Thunder Road. Many of their songs are considered to be imperative to the history of rock music.

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