On December 15th members of the WGFC traveled to the Wagontown Fire station for the fall graduation of the Chester County Fire Training session. The ceremony is a formal event, to honor those who have committed many hours to training. This fall the WGFC had three members, volunteer ten weeks, 175 hours of their time for the Fire I program. The program teaches the basic skills necessary for firefighting. Members attended classroom lecture every Monday and Thursday evening, while weekends were devoted to developing their skills in live structural, gas and vehicle fire burns. WGFC fall graduates were FF Mike Lindsey also voted by his peers as spokesmen, FF Brandon McGonigal and FF Cody Meade.
We also had six members participate in the Fire Officer I program, developing and furthering their management skills. The Fire Officer I is college accredited class requiring the student to complete many written assignments. The lessons are developed to strengthen skills needed for fire ground operations as well as management; investigations, discipline, budgets, etc. Members graduating were Deputy Chief Matt Wood, Asst. Chief Eric Felker, Captain Justin Gattorno, Lieut. Ted Paras, Safety Officer Kevin Sweeney and FF/EMT Ian Torello.
Both programs consisted of a written and practical exam, successful completion certifies the student nationwide. A lot of time and dedication was demonstrated by each student to continue WGFC's commitment to training. WGFC congratulates each member for their personal accomplishments.
FF Mike Lindsey presenting his speech, Mike was chosen by his classmates.
Fire Officer I students
Deputy Chief Wood preparing for the presentation of his certificate.
