Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) held a graduation welcoming the newest career recruits today in Dartmouth.
Nineteen firefighter recruits have been busy training over the past 14 weeks, and are now ready to be rewarded with their black helmets.
It’s noteworthy this class of 19 was expanded from the normal class of 16 in order to meet Regional Council’s direction to boost the overall complement of firefighters in the service.
This class of recruit grads boasts a broad range of former occupations, including: paramedicine, correctional services, musical performance, farming, banking, athletic services, welding, retail services, and industrial engineering.
One graduate was even a member of the firefighter Union Fire Club Pipes & Drums unit. The class truly reflects the community they will soon be serving.
Also of note, five graduates did receive their black helmets from their fathers, who are either current or former firefighters.
All 19 recruits will begin work next week at various E-Platoon stations across the municipality, from Sheet Harbour to Black Point.
The new firefighters have had to endure a physically demanding and mentally challenging program of instruction with exacting standards in order to successfully join HRFE.
The in-field training began on March 26 and wrapped up with the graduation.
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Source: Media Release (Grad photos below)
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Congratulations to all! Stay safe.
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