Bruce Springsteen's Son, Sam, Sworn In As New Jersey Firefighter

Sam Springsteen will be fighting fires for Jersey City

Rock n’roll superstar Bruce Springsteen showed up not as The Boss, but rather, The Dad Tuesday as his youngest son was sworn in as a firefighter in New Jersey.

Sam Springsteen will be fighting fires for Jersey City.

Bruce Springsteen hugs his youngest son, Sam, as he's sworn in as a Jersey City firefighter. — Bruce Springsteen hugs his youngest son, Sam, as he’s sworn in as a Jersey City firefighter. Credit: CBS New York

Proud Dad Bruce told CBS New York that his son has been working incredibly hard for this opportunity.

It was a long road. He was very dedicated for quite a few years and we’re just excited for him today.
Proud Dad Bruce Springsteen

CBS New York reports that Sam Springsteen had to take a civil service exam. He graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy and has been serving as a volunteer firefighter at three different stations.

Sam Springsteen is 25-years-old and the youngest of the three Springsteen kids.