The 23 cadets who endured six months of intense training graduated Thursday evening at the Clear Creek Church of Christ, becoming the fire department's newest firefighters. Some of them started their first shift Friday morning.
Fire Chief Phil Hyman and Training Chief William Andrews presided over the ceremony. After hearing some inspiring remarks from Lt. Paddy Neville with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) (retired), City Court Judge Sherry Paty swore the graduates in.