Peoria Fire Department Holds a Graduation Ceremony for It's Newest Recruits

New firefighters recognized at graduation ceremony

FARGO — As college students across the region prepare to turn their tassels, a group of new firefighters are also celebrating graduation. On Friday, May 16, the 12th class of the Metro Fire Academy was honored by the Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo fire chiefs after completing an 18-week course. The program included classroom instruction, live burn scenarios and hands-on skills development. One graduate, Fargo firefighter Joel Haggard, said one …

Peoria Fire Department holds a graduation ceremony for it's newest recruits

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- On Friday, 23 firefighter recruits graduated from the Vernon A. Gudat Training Academy in Peoria, marking the culmination of a 12-week training program designed to prepare them for the challenges of serving on the front lines of public safety. The ceremony was held at the Gateway Building in Peoria, hosted by the Peoria Fire Department. Over the course of the training, the recruits gained valuable skills and certifications…