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Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sworn into Jersey City Fire Department

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa were proud parents yesterday (January 14) as they witnessed their son, Sam, get sworn into the Jersey City Fire Department. Local CBS affiliate WLNY reports…

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Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa were proud parents yesterday (January 14) as they witnessed their son, Sam, get sworn into the Jersey City Fire Department.

Local CBS affiliate WLNY reports the 26-year-old Springsteen graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy in 2014 and took his civil service exam in 2017. He also served as a volunteer firefighter at three different stations.

Bruce Springsteen was quoted saying, "It was a long road, he’s very dedicated, quite a few years and we are just excited for him today."

Footage from the ceremony can be seen below.

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights