Daniel Root (second from left), a 13-year veteran of the Dearborn Heights Fire Department, and active member of the Western Wayne County Hazardous Materials Response Team, was recognized for his promotion to pump operator during an April 22 ceremony at City Hall. Presiding at the swearing-in ceremony was City Clerk Judy Dudzinski (left), while Mayor Dan Paletko (third from left) and Fire Chief Andrew Gurka look on.