Rookies Graduate From State Fire Academy
On November 9, 2006, our rookies firefighters graduated from the eight-week
Recruit / Firefighter I program at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes
Enforcement Academy (TFACA) located in Bell Buckle. This program is
designed to take the student from pre-service entry level to Firefighter I and
covers all aspects of firefighting based on NFPA 1001 with the exception
of emergency medical training. Included is classroom instruction, nighttime
response exercises and practical skills training including "live" fire
scenarios. During the last week of the program, the rookies took
the Tennessee Commission on Firefighting certification exam for Firefighter I.
Several different departments from around the State were represented
during this training. As has become the tradition, our firefighters consistently
scored above average. One of our rookies, Chris Gonzales, was named
President of the Class and had the honor of speaking for the group at
the graduation ceremonies.
Scenes From The Academy
Marching to Lunch.....
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Chief Steele Visits the Recruits at the Cafeteria.........
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Around The Campus........
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Graduation..........
Recruits March to Graduation Accompanied by Bagpipes and Engine
The Hendersonville Fire Department Honor Guard Posts the Colors
Class President Chris Gonzales Speaks for the Graduates
The Class Presents Each Instructor with a Plaque of Appreciation
The Hendersonville Fire Department Recruit Class of 2006
Pictured with Fire Chief Jamie H. Steele and Division Chief Gary Parker
Our Honor Guard