On Friday, June 12, the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) Fire Recruit Class No. 100 and EMS Recruit Class No. 1 graduated from the FWFD Training Academy at Christ Chapel Bible Church. This is the first time in the 155-year history of FWFD that a single-role class is graduating, marking a historic milestone for the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Mattie Parker, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Flores, Councilmember Michael D. Crain, Councilmember Macy Hill, Assistant City Manager William Johnson, Interim Fire Chief Ray Hill and honorary guest speaker, World War II decorated veteran Don Graves, were in attendance for the swearing-in of 42 firefighters and 36 EMS professionals.
Since the transition of MedStar into the department last July, this is the first time there was a need for two recruit classes at the same time. The classes are comprised of veterans, Texans and non-Texans, multiple brand-new parents, a certified chiropractor and several with current or retired family members from the Fort Worth Fire Department.
The overall pass rate for EMT on the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Test for both classes was 99%. This far surpasses the national pass average of 65%.
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