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Bruce Springsteen attends ceremony as his youngest son is sworn in as a firefighter

Singer-songwriter said he was 'very proud' of his son, who was one of 15 firefighters to be sworn in

Roisin O'Connor
Wednesday 15 January 2020 12:14 GMT
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Bruce Springsteen hugs his son, Sam, after he was sworn in as a Jersey City firefighter
Bruce Springsteen hugs his son, Sam, after he was sworn in as a Jersey City firefighter (AP)

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Bruce Springsteen attended a ceremony where his son was sworn in as a firefighter for the Jersey City Fire Department this week.

Sam Springsteen, 25, was joined by his famous parents Bruce and Patti Scialfa at City Hall on Tuesday 14 January.

Bruce Springsteen, who sat with his wife in the front row, told reporters: “We’re very proud. We’re just excited for him today.”

Sam Springsteen, left, is sworn in as a firefighter at City Hall, as his mother Patti Scialfa, right, holds his badge
Sam Springsteen, left, is sworn in as a firefighter at City Hall, as his mother Patti Scialfa, right, holds his badge (AP)

Officials said this was the fire department’s 10th class since Mayor Steven Fulop, who was also present, took office.

More than 200 firefighters have been hired since 2013, and the department now has 666 members.

Springsteen released his latest album, the critically acclaimed Western Stars, last year.

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