06/16/2026
Last Wednesday, the Georgetown Township Fire Department celebrated the graduation of seven new firefighters from the Fire Academy. From January through June, these dedicated individuals attended classes two days a week and numerous Saturdays to complete their training. This accomplishment represents a tremendous commitment—not only from the firefighters themselves, but also from their families, friends, and field training officers who stood beside them throughout the journey.
Our newest firefighters are:
Station 1
• Brayden Sikkema
• Jared Vos
• Caleb Walcott
Station 2
• Eric Benjamin
• Jack Bydalek
• William Marth
Station 3
• Emma Rork
As part of the graduation ceremony, each firefighter had the honor of choosing a family member, fire officer, or friend to pin on their badge, marking the completion of the academy. One especially meaningful moment was seeing Brayden Sikkema’s mother pin his badge.
Many of us remember Brayden as a young boy spending time at the fire station with his father, Kevin Sikkema, a former Georgetown firefighter. Kevin sadly lost his battle with cancer 10 years ago, but his passion for the fire service clearly lives on through Brayden. Today, Brayden proudly serves at Georgetown Station 1, continuing the legacy his father helped build.
Congratulations to all of our new firefighters on this outstanding achievement. We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community. We look forward to seeing the impact each of you will make in the years ahead.