Congratulations to Fire Academy 2024! A class of 23 cadets made it through our six-month long fire academy to become the newest members of the Chattanooga Fire Department. They successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician training and learned about all of the different aspects of the fire service from other highly skilled, veteran firefighters. Our Training Division taught them about fire department operations, fire attack, fire growth & development, fire suppression, and search & rescue techniques. They’ve also mastered a number of skills like hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, rope rescues, ventilation, and survival tactics- whether they have to save a fellow downed firefighter or save themselves from a fire should they ever become trapped, disoriented, or separated from their crew.
"This is yet another outstanding fire academy," said Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman. "I see talent, perseverance, and a lot of skill being added to our department. It's good to see this group put forth the effort that they have throughout this entire academy. They've worked incredibly hard to get here and we know they're well-prepared to help their community. It's an outstanding bunch and they're going to carry the torch for our fire department and make the best firefighters for the next generation."
This class is a diverse group, composed of men and women eager to serve the citizens of Chattanooga and respond to emergencies. This was a unique fire academy, as the CFD's new training tower is currently under construction. The cadets traveled to several different locations, including the Catoosa County Fire Department's training grounds, to learn how to do the job safely and effectively. Congrats and welcome to the CFD!
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