McAllen Fire Department Graduates Nine Cadets in Inspiring Ceremony
New firefighters, driver operators, and EMTs celebrated at McAllen Performing Arts Center, ready to serve the community
Published September 19, 2024
The McAllen Fire Department marked a significant milestone this morning with the graduation of nine dedicated cadets. The ceremony, held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, honored the cadets’ one year of rigorous training and celebrated their readiness to protect and serve the community in multiple capacities, including firefighting, driving operations, and emergency medical services.
Graduation Ceremony Highlights
The event brought together cadets, their families, community members, and esteemed guest speakers who offered words of encouragement and recognition. The McAllen Performing Arts Center provided a fitting backdrop for the heartfelt celebration, emphasizing the importance of community support in the development of these new firefighters.
Comprehensive Training Achievements
The nine cadets have successfully completed a year-long training program that equipped them with essential skills and knowledge. As certified Texas firefighters, driver operators, and emergency medical technicians, they are now prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies, from fires to medical crises. This comprehensive training ensures that they can effectively respond to the diverse needs of the McAllen community.
Words from Leadership
McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria expressed his excitement and pride in the new graduates. “I am very excited for this group of individuals to go out and serve the community,” he stated. “Their dedication and hard work over the past year have prepared them to be invaluable assets to our fire department and the residents we protect.”
“Today they have graduated not just certified as Texas firefighters, but also as Texas driver operators and also as emergency medical technicians, so that they can also serve our community for, you know, medical emergencies.”
Chief Gloria also extended congratulations on behalf of Fox News, highlighting the collective community effort that supports and uplifts these new firefighters.
The McAllen Fire Department marked a significant milestone this morning with the graduation of nine dedicated cadets. The ceremony, held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, honored the cadets’ one year of rigorous training and celebrated their readiness to protect and serve the community in multiple capacities, including firefighting, driving operations, and emergency medical services.
Graduation Ceremony Highlights
The event brought together cadets, their families, community members, and esteemed guest speakers who offered words of encouragement and recognition. The McAllen Performing Arts Center provided a fitting backdrop for the heartfelt celebration, emphasizing the importance of community support in the development of these new firefighters.
Comprehensive Training Achievements
The nine cadets have successfully completed a year-long training program that equipped them with essential skills and knowledge. As certified Texas firefighters, driver operators, and emergency medical technicians, they are now prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies, from fires to medical crises. This comprehensive training ensures that they can effectively respond to the diverse needs of the McAllen community.
Words from Leadership
McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria expressed his excitement and pride in the new graduates. “I am very excited for this group of individuals to go out and serve the community,” he stated. “Their dedication and hard work over the past year have prepared them to be invaluable assets to our fire department and the residents we protect.”
“Today they have graduated not just certified as Texas firefighters, but also as Texas driver operators and also as emergency medical technicians, so that they can also serve our community for, you know, medical emergencies.”
Chief Gloria also extended congratulations on behalf of Fox News, highlighting the collective community effort that supports and uplifts these new firefighters.
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