The younger Springsteen took a civil service exam in 2017, WCBS reported. He graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy in 2016 and was a volunteer for three different departments, the television station reported.
Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sam Joins Jersey City’s Firefighters
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 14, 2020
I vehemently disagree with @springsteen’s politics, but this says a lot about his family.
His son isn’t living high off a trust fund. He’s signed up to run into burning buildings. https://t.co/NCcCPYkG8Y
The Boss was there for his son's graduation, along with Sam Springsteen's mother, Patti Scialfa, WABC reported. However, the singer preferred to remain in the background.
"This is my son's day, so I'm staying out of it," Bruce Springsteen told WABC. "We're very proud. We're very proud. ... It was a long road. He was very dedicated for quite a few years, and we're just excited for him today."
Sam Springsteen is one of 204 new firefighters hired under Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop's administration, NJ.com reported. The mayor met with Bruce Springsteen and Scialfa in his office and posed for pictures. "They're such nice ppl," he tweeted.
The Boss @springsteen + Patti visited us in #JerseyCity City Hall today. They’re such nice ppl. We got to spend some time in my office talking about music but more than that they’re proud parents of a new JC Firefighter. Congrats to all the new FF joining the best FD anywhere. pic.twitter.com/oU95Aj9JWv
— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) January 14, 2020
Like his father, Sam Springsteen chose to be low-key about his graduation and his famous parents.
“I’m going to take a pass on this one,” he told reporters. “Sorry, folks. I don’t have too much to say.”
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