Winder Fire Department Chief Matt Whiting welcomed in four recent graduates of the 2024 Winder Fire Academy.
The new recruits completed an intense 12-week training program that began in mid-October. Training Officer Lieutenant Casey Wright coordinates and oversees the Academy Training.
All four recruits successfully passed the National Professional Qualification firefighter I exam and the subsequent exams for HAZMAT certification.
“Our rookie school equips them with over 400 hours training that is both classroom and hands-on training. All the skills they learn prepares them to take the NPQF and be ready to fight fire,” Lt. Wright said.
Winder Fire will be welcoming the following four new firefighters:
- Drew Burnett
- Jeff Brooks
- Jaden Griffiths
- Christian Strickland
