Newly Certified Firefighters Graduate State Fire Academy November 4

NASHVILLE – Eighteen firefighter recruits from five fire departments across Tennessee will graduate at 9 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 from the Tennessee Fire Service & Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) at 2161 Unionville-Deason Road in Bell Buckle. Assistant Commissioner Steve Majchrzak of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) will deliver the commencement address.

The graduation marks the conclusion of the 10-week Firefighter Recruit program which focuses on providing an understanding of the basic roles and responsibilities of a firefighter. The program requires a high degree of physical fitness and the ability to cope with physically and mentally demanding situations. The course began August 29.

“TFACA is committed to providing thorough and progressive fire service training,” said TFACA Fire Service Program Director Jeff Elliott. “We commend these students for completing the challenges posed by this rigorous program. The firefighting skills learned as a recruit will serve them well as they progress in their fire service career. ”

The graduating recruits will serve the following five fire departments: Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue, Brentwood Fire & Rescue, Smyrna Fire Department, Lebanon Fire Department, and Hendersonville Fire Department.

Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce  Chief Executive Officer Allen Pitner will make a presentation of a ”challenge coin” to each of the graduating students. The commemorative coin symbolizes the Chamber’s support for the Academy.

For more information about the Tennessee Fire Service & Codes Enforcement Academy, visit their website or call 931-294-4111.

Photo highlights of the firefighter recruits and their training can be found on the TDCI Flickr page.

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