Birmingham Fire & RescueThe Birmingham Fire & Rescue Recruit Academy Graduation and Promotion Ceremony was held Friday, June 30
th at the Botanical Gardens.
Congratulations to all the Firefighters who received promotions!
Captain• CAPT James House
• CAPT Floyd Wilks, Jr.
Lieutenant• LT Victor Cunningham
• LT William Driver
Public Safety Dispatcher III• Terrance Gooden
• Latricia Jones
Also, congratulations to all the Graduates of the latest Recruit Class! Your hard work has paid off!
Below are a few pictures from the ceremony...
LT Fornest opened the Ceremonies with an Invocation...
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Presentation of Colors by the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Honor Guard...
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Honor Guard member Bernard Buggs singing the National Anthem...
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Mayor Bernard Kincaid offers a greeting...
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Deputy Chief Brasfield swearing-in the Graduates...
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Battalion Chief Willis recognizing the Training Officers, Promotees and Graduates...
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Graduates receiving their Certificate and Badge...
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After being sworn and receiving their badges, the newest class of Birmingham Firefighters have their badges pinned...
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Congratulations to all the men and women of the newest class of Birmingham Firefighters! I wish you many years of safety and success with your new careers.
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Flowers for Dad...
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Ready for inspection...