In May, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership celebrated the graduation of Class #330, a group of 34 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.

Among the graduates were Jessica Roberts and Mark MacDonald of Medway. Other fire departments represented included Acton, Falmouth, Gardner, Haverhill, Lynnfield, Mansfield, Middleborough, Natick, Norwell, Provincetown, Salem, Waltham, Wayland, and Wellfleet.

“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely.”

“Massachusetts Firefighting Academy instructors draw on decades of experience in the fire service to train new recruits,” said Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Deputy Director Dennis A. Ball. “Through consistent classroom instruction and practical exercises, today’s graduates have developed the tools they’ll need to work seamlessly with veteran firefighters in their home departments and in neighboring communities as mutual aid.”

 The MFA provides recruit and in-service training for career, call, and volunteer firefighters at every level of experience, from recruit to chief officer, at campuses in Stow, Springfield, and Bridgewater.