The 14 members of the Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 listen as LAFD Chief Troy Hughes shares his Fire Chief’s Perspective during Friday’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Carlos Duran receives his LAFD badge during Friday’s graduation ceremony for Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Jevon Baker receives his LAFD badge during Friday’s graduation ceremony for Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
LAFD Capt. Timothy Johnson announces the names for the presentation of badges for Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
The training team for Class 31 listens as Chief Troy Hughes speaks. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Nathan Blim receives his LAFD badge during Friday’s Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Deputy Chief Wendy Servey gives the closing remarks at the graduation ceremony Friday for Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Chief Servey described a part of a firefighter’s job that many make not think about – being in the back of an ambulance with someone who is being transported to a medical facility. Many found her comments to be moving and thought-provoking. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Matthew Brian Sanchez receives his LAFD badge during Fire Recruit Academy Class 31’s Graduation Ceremony Friday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Albuquerque Fire & Rescue Chaplain and Health & Wellness Officer Lt. David Meyers delivers the Benediction at Friday’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Adam Steven Paz receives his LAFD badge during Friday’s LAFD Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduating Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Dante Quintana receives his LAFD badge during Friday’s Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Keynote speaker Jesse D. Galvan, director of ProForce Operations and Training at Los Alamos National Laboratory and retired U.S. Army Colonel with 30 years of active service. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Ray Macias receives his LAFD badge Friday during the Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Tobin Harold receives his LAFD badge Friday during the Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Andrew T. Brooks receives his LAFD badge Friday during the Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Cameron Conway receives his badge Friday during the graduation ceremony for LAFD Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Jace Cundiff receives his badge during Friday’s graduation ceremony for LAFD Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Class Speaker for Class 31 Nathan Blim addresses those in attendance at Friday’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne, second from right recognizes Chief Benjamin Stone Friday on his upcoming retirement from Los Alamos Fire Department. Also pictured are, from left, Los Alamos County Councilors Keith Lepsch, David Reagor and Denise Derkacs. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Department staff congratulate newly-sworn firefighters at Friday’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes addresses families, friends and other guests at the graduation ceremony Friday for Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas administers the Fire Service Oath of Honor and Safety to the 14 graduates of Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Ryas Wilson receives his LAFD badge at Friday’s Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Gage Dain receives his LAFD badge during the Fire Recruit Academy Class 31 Graduation Ceremony Friday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Michael Archuleta received his LAFD badge and took the Fire Service Oath of Honor & Safety Friday during the Fire Recruit Academy Class 31. Courtesy photo