2 Trumbull Firefighters Graduate In Training School's Spring Class

TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Firefighters Sam Atkins and Ryan Hongo of the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company graduated from the Valley Fire Chief's Regional Fire Training School's Spring Firefighter I Class.

Firefighters Sam Atkins and Ryan Hongo of the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company graduate from the Valley Fire Chief's Regional Fire Training School. See text for photo IDs.
Photo Credit: *Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1*

Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016 4:30 a.m.

This class is the entry-level certification in the fire service, giving students the knowledge and skills to be interior qualified firefighters.

The class is about 160 hours, including intensive classroom lectures, as well as numerous practical skill days.

Completion of this class qualifies both members to sit for the state practical and written exams in the coming weeks.

Photo caption: From left, Firefighter Charlie Riczu, Firefighter Liam Davis, graduate Ryan Hongo, graduate Sam Atkins, Lt. Michael Egan, Junior Firefighter Neil Baunach, Apprentice Firefighter Gio Mendez, and Junior Firefighter Paul Tighe.

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