The Crown Point Fire Department officially welcomed its newest member, Teagen Janson, according to a release.
Janson took the oath of office during the Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday.
He was issued Badge No. 88, becoming the 21st firefighter hired under Crown Point Mayor Pete Land.
A 2024 graduate of Crown Point High School, Janson began his path to the fire service through the department’s high school internship program while completing EMT school and working during his senior year.
Janson is the fourth graduate of the CPHS Fire Department Internship Program to be hired as a full-time firefighter, continuing a pipeline to the department views as critical to workforce development and long-term succession planning, according to city officials.
“Teagen has earned this opportunity,” said Crown Point Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner in the release. “He showed up early, stayed late and proved that he was willing to put the work in. Our internship program is designed to give young people a real look at the fire service and Teagen embraced it from day one,” he added.
Janson was assigned to Turn One, serving under Battalion Chief Scott Abraham.
Janson comes from a family rooted in public service. His badge was pinned on by his
father, James, a sergeant with more than 23 years of service with the Schererville Police Department. His mother, Annie, is a nurse, and his family includes multiple generations committed to serving their communities.
“We’re proud to welcome Teagen to this department,” Baumgardner added. “He represents the
future of the Crown Point Fire Department, and we look forward to seeing him grow into a role
model for future interns and young people who aspire to serve.”
Deborah Laverty is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.