4K - Los Angeles Fire Department Graduation Ceremony

Описание: 7.19.2018 /// LAFD Celebrates & Recognizes 48 Recruit Graduates ///
LA-OC.tv NEWS /// LAFD Training Academy, Panorama City, CA ///

/// In unrelenting heat at Valley Recruit Training Academy 81 in Panorama, CA, the 48 members of Recruit Class 17-3 became the latest graduates to join the Los Angeles Fire Department, on July 19, 2018. Helicopter flyovers marked the celebratory occasion.///

/// Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warmly welcomed the latest crop of LAFD recruits – 4 women and 44 men - at a jubilant graduation gathering of congratulatory friends and family members. He paid special tribute to the families and friends whose influence had helped forge the exemplary character of each graduate. ///

/// Garcetti also thanked the graduates on behalf of the 4 million Los Angeles residents whose safety they will impact. And he thanked the class as a whole; he urged them to stay in touch with each other, noting that as a group they had been exceptional, adding, "We are proud of each of these individuals; they reflect our heart, our spirit, our soul. …Be strong, be brave, be fearless, be humble…with sweat, determination, and hard work.” ///

/// A diverse group of high school students are recruited and educated by the Youth Fire Academy regarding careers in fire service. “For the first time ever we had two LAFD Youth Fire Academy graduates with us here today as well,” Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said. “That's a big deal. Congratulations on that. ...We have much to celebrate - much to be proud about." ///

/// The graduates' training will continue in their fire station-based training during the next year, alongside seasoned firefighter and paramedic veterans. Terrazas quoted Ray Leblond, “You learn something every day if you pay attention,” adding, “The safety of the people we protect, your personal firefighters, your personal safety depends on [paying attention]." Terrazas concluded with a reminder that the firefighting team will become each member's second family, worthy of respect, looking out for one another. ///

/// A genuinely awe-inspiring demonstration of the new graduates' professional skills - some of which is respectfully highlighted in our video footage shown here - honestly impressed all present.

CONGRATULATIONS, Graduates! Be bold! Be courageous and strong! STAY SAFE! ///

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