Photo: Belmont’s newly hired firefighters; Daniel Keenan, Ryan O’Neil, and Kyle Forester.

Belmont’s three newest firefighters were ceremonisly pinned with their department badges at the Select Board’s final summer time meeting on Monday, Aug. 25.

Belmont Fire Chief David DeStefano introduced the trio: Kyle Forester, Ryan O’Neil, and Daniel Keenan, before family, friends, residents and fellow firefighters. The three “probies” began working in Belmont’s two fire houses a month ago. The fire department now has 52 members on staff.

“Thank you for having us here tonight to meet our new members and take part in this special event in their careers,” said DeStefano. “Each comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that will serve to enhance their ability to protect the lives and property of the people of Belmont.”

The probationary firefighters attended the Massachusetts Fire Academy and completed an in-house training program at the Fire Department.

Forester is a graduate of Burlington High School and a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and US Army. Forester was pinned by his wife, Tamta.

O’Neal attended the Massachusetts fire academy and completed an in-house training program at the Belmont Fire Department. O’Neal is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and UMass Lowell, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He is finishing his studies to become certified as a paramedic. O’Neal was pinned by Becca Donnelly.

A registered nurse, Keenan attended the Massachusetts fire academy and completed an in-house training program at the Belmont Fire Department. He is a graduate of Hanover High School and Plymouth State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. Keenan was pinned by his mother, Sandra.