14 New Firefighters Receive Training In Stafford

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(Stafford)- Stafford County Fire and Rescue welcomed fourteen new firefighters to its ranks with the graduation of Recruit Academy 8.
Training lasted 26 weeks.

Curriculum covered Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Vehicle Operations, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Firefighter Level 1, Firefighter Level 2, and MAYDAY Firefighter down. The recruits received physical fitness training and were evaluated on their level of fitness bi-weekly.
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The class included two Marines, three second generation firefighters, and two former law enforcement officers. They will be used to fill current vacancies in the department.