US EditionRare father-daughter milestone celebrated on firefighter's first day on job
Savannah Basque, 22, began her firefighting career under her father, Captain Ryan Basque, marking a historic first for Sacramento Metro Fire, officials confirmed.
- On Tuesday morning, Savannah Basque started her first day at Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District's Station 29, marking the first time a daughter worked under her firefighter father, Ryan Basque.
- Having just graduated from the paramedic and firefighter academy, Savannah Basque reported for duty while the assigned captain was on a strike team, so Ryan Basque filled in on overtime.
- News cameras captured Savannah Basque stepping out of the rig, and she later hugged her father outside Station 29, saying `I've been dreaming of being a firefighter my whole life, and I think having him here as my captain for the day is insane.`
- Minutes before 9 a.m., the paramedic crew returned after a dispatch, and Ryan Basque told reporters it was a proud "daddy daughter" moment.
- For Savannah, the day was a dream come true as she began her career, fulfilling her childhood wish to be firefighter Ryan Basque's colleague, marking family continuity in public service noted by local news coverage.
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