Wednesday, December 12, 2012

On Wednesday, December 12, 7 Hockessin Firefighters graduated from the Salem County Fire Academy’s Firefighter I course. This intense, 20 week course combined physical fitness, class work and practical skills training covering all aspects of firefighting. The group from Hockessin includes:




Ashley Cazier
Melaina Hudak
Michael Hudak
Dylan Meredith
William Peirson III
Steven Pickering
Gregory Toulson
 
Along with their hard work, many received recognition for individual achievements:
 
Academic Achievement Award—        Melaina Hudak
Firefighter Health & Fitness Award—Dylan Meredith
Fire Ground Safety Award—                William Peirson III
Perfect Attendance Recognition--       Ashley Cazier
                                                                         Melaina Hudak
                                                                         Michael Hudak
                                                                         Dylan Meredith
                                                                         Steven Pickering
 
Also helping them throughout the course were Assistant Chiefs Matthew Antoine & Doug Gropp.

 
The officers and members of Hockessin are extremely proud of this accomplishment and applaud the hard work and integrity that they displayed throughout the course. We look forward to the many years of service that they will provide to our Company and the community.


Photo courtesy of Patti Gropp.