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Atlanta Fire Rescue Department To Graduate 29 Firefighters
Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303
| Sonji Jacobs, Director 404-330-6558, office 404-276-6866, cell sajacobs@atlantaga.gov |
Janet Ward, Public Relations Manager Atlanta Fire Rescue Department 404-546-7004, office 404-782-2567, cell jlward@atlantaga.gov |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/04/13
Media Advisory
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department To Graduate 29 Firefighters
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Chief Kelvin Cochran and the city of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department will graduate 29 firefighters tonight at the Atlanta History Center. The recruits have completed the most comprehensive firefighter training program in the state, with 11 months of studying and hands-on work in firefighter competencies, advanced emergency medical and hazardous materials training. “We are proud of these 29 men and women. Atlanta Fire Rescue's training process is rigorous, but they have committed themselves to this day,” said Section Chief Greg Shinkle, who directs the City’s Fire Academy. “We look forward to seeing them join the ranks of the fine men and women of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.” |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |
| WHERE: |
Atlanta History Center |
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