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Escambia County Fire Rescue Welcomes 14 New Firefighters
July 15, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue has 14 new state certified firefighters.
The new recruits received over 200 hours of classroom lectures and hands-on training during a five week course.
“ECFR is proud of our recent fire cadets that have transitioned to certified firefighters,” said Deputy Fire Chief Paul Williams. “These firefighters went on to receive more than 200 hours of training that is beyond the minimum standards requirement. Our training division coordinated and scheduled an excellent training curriculum consisting of numerous ECFR instructors. These officers are the best at what they do and provide invaluable insight and training to these recruits. Rest assured, these firefighters have been prepared for the next leg of their journey. We hope they spend their career with us and realize this job requires that you continue to train and learn the entire time.”
The new firefighters have each been assigned to fire stations across the county.
“It’s always a good day when new faces join the team. It was a long road for them to get certified, and they put in a lot of effort and dedication,” said Fire Chief Jason Catrambone. “The learning has not stopped for them as they have chosen a career that requires constant training. They are now part of a family that will continue to support their journey and guide them to success.”
The newly-certified firefighters are:
- Brett A. Boudreaux
- Connor J. Creel
- Jordan R. Ewing
- Kenneth M. Fike
- Niels H. Frage
- Joseph M. Graczyk
- Eli O. Jackson
- Donovan J. Murphy
- Brent A. Nesmith
- Channin P. O’Connor
- Joshua M. Reeves
- Nicholas B. Speer
- Jacob F. Stevenson
- Jonathan T. Welch
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Escambia County Fire Rescue Welcomes 14 New Firefighters”
This is wonderful news. Me and My family have called the Fire Dept on many occasions over the years. They are always prompt, caring, and leave us with gratitude in our hearts. Let’s all pray for these new guys as the work to save us here in our county.
This really makes me happy to see this group of brave, young men! God bless each one of you and keep you safe as you start your journey of service forward!