15 recruits graduate from RI Fire Training Program

Bella Pelletiere,

EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — Recruits from six Rhode Island fire departments graduated from the state’s Municipal Fire Training Program at the Rhode Island State Fire Training Academy today. 

According to a release, the 12-week training program helps firefighters learn skills from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards for Firefighters and NFPA Hazardous Materials Operation protocols, which are basic requirements for all firefighters.

Recruits and Departments of Class 24:

  • Eric M. Burlingham (Narragansett)
  • Christopher A. Durand (Narragansett)
  • Jacob C. Pella (Narragansett)
  • Jason C. Glynn (North Kingstown)
  • Dylan A. Medeiros (North Kingstown)
  • Matthew M. Peloso (North Kingstown)
  • John B. Owens (North Kingstown)
  • Christopher K. Hayes (Pawtucket)
  • Odanis M. Fernandez (Providence)
  • Charles P. Read (West Warwick)
  • Felipe A. Castillo (Woonsocket)
  • Daniel Escobar (Woonsocket)
  • Benjamin L. Gallant (Woonsocket)
  • Joseph C. Michael (Woonsocket)
  • James A. Redman (Woonsocket)

More information on the Municipal Fire Training Program and the Rhode Island State Fire Training Academy can be found here.

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