“Congratulations to all 21 graduates for successfully
navigating one of the nation’s toughest firefighter training programs,” said
New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Patrick A.
Murphy. “While some people may say they want to give back to their communities
when they can, others decide to make a career out of it. As these new
firefighters return their respective hometowns, their fellow residents can rest
easy knowing these brave individuals are prepared to spend their lives ensuring
their neighbors, many of whom they have never met, are protected no matter the
circumstances.”
“My sincere congratulations to the 21 graduates of the 78th
Recruit Firefighter Training Class,” said New York State Fire Administrator
Francis Nerney. “You now join the ranks of the most well-trained firefighters
in New York State. We are proud to call you our own.”
The 11-week program includes more than 500 hours of intense
training in disciplines such as emergency vehicle and pump operations,
flammable gas firefighting, basic rescue technician skills and foundational
firefighting training and operations. Students also participated in daily
physical fitness training in preparation for the Candidate Physical Ability
Test.
Upon completion of the program, graduates have not only
received the training necessary to exceed the state’s minimum standards for
firefighter personnel, but also have obtained national certification in
Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations. The following
firefighters graduated today from the 78th Recruit Firefighter Training
Program:
