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“Hell Fighter”
Recruits Graduate Firefighter I/II Certification Course
The
Alabama Fire College congratulates the thirty-three recruits, also known
as the “Hell Fighters”, in the Fall 2007 Firefighter I/II class that
graduated on November 16, 2007.
The
thirty-three graduates that represent 13 fire departments from across
the state include Mark Griffin of Adamsville Fire; Joshua Forrest,
Joshua Kitchens, Marlan Preuninger, Brett Reid, Richard Stephens, and
Michael Yocum of Anniston Fire; Robert Fields of Berry Volunteer Fire;
Andrew Meeks of Ashville Volunteer Fire; Matthew Allred, Chris Burrell,
Charles Raby, Marco Rembert, Lafayette Wilson of Demopolis Fire;
Nicholas Bolton of East Chilton Volunteer Fire; Tyler Sundie of Foley
Fire and Rescue; Jason Lamb, Dustin Reid, Charles Underwood, and Justin
Vinson of Jasper Fire; Micah Cunningham, Donald Miles and Craig Sykes of
McAdory Area Fire District; Duane Baines of Northport Fire and Rescue;
Joseph Boutin and Jeffery Fenderson of Prattville Fire; Rodney Stafford
of Shady Grove Volunteer Fire; and Bradley Capps, Wesley Hamm, Roman
Hudson, Phillip Lewis, Wesley Michaels, and Jody White of Tuscaloosa
Fire and Rescue Service.
James
M. Walker, Jr., the Director for the Alabama Department of Homeland
Security, presented the graduation address. He spoke of the important
role that firefighters play in protecting our communities as well as the
country as a whole. By calling attention to the events of September 11,
2001, he reminded the recruits that they are now considered as part of
the front lines defending our country. Mr. Walker also challenged them
to demonstrate their appreciation to their mentors, role models, and
family members that provided them with the support to achieve their
dream.
Recruits recognized for special achievements were Joshua Forrest for
“Highest Grade Point Average”, Joshua Kitchens for “Most Outstanding
Recruit”, and Andrew Meeks for “Most Improved Recruit”.
The
Alabama Fire College’s next Fire Fighter I/II course is scheduled for
March 3-May 9, 2008.
11/20/07
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