(top) Santa Monica Fire Chief  Walter Shirk pins the new badge on  Fire Communications Operator J. Walker as SMFD Chief Jim Hone looks on during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Fire Communications Supervisor and 7 new Fire Communications Operators at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (above) The Santa Monica Fire Department's newest personnel pose for a portrait after swearing-in  at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (left to right) Fire Communications Operators J. Walker, Jena Thyzel, Herbie Sirota, Dina Salazar, Janine Pruett, Anna King, Letictia Elder and Fire Communications Operator Supervisor Shannon Cornman.