Springfield Fire Deptartment adds 16 new firefighters after training
The firefighters previously wore blue helmets as probationary members of the SFD while they completed their year-long probation as part of Fire Academy Class 524.
'Earning the black helmet is no small achievement,' said Fire Chief David Pennington. 'Each of these firefighters has proven they're prepared to serve our community with courage, professionalism and a commitment to excellence.'
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Here are the 16 new SFD firefighters from Class 124:
Firefighter Sean Conrad
Firefighter Dakota Curnutt
Firefighter Trenton Curry
Firefighter Gage Curtis
Firefighter Owen Fabro
Firefighter Andrew Gall
Firefighter Gabrianna Gardner
Firefighter Trenton Herr
Firefighter Corey Hodzic
Firefighter Grant McNeill
Firefighter Cash Miller
Firefighter Kaden Olson
Firefighter Brenna Ruyle
Firefighter Draven Stapp
Firefighter Zachary Stark
Firefighter Jason Wassie
To learn more about the SFD or how to become a firefighter, visit the Springfield Fire website.
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