Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
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Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff PhotographerCadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
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Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
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Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Cadets sit spaced six-feet apart during their graduation ceremony at Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 11, 2021. The 94 members of Class 198 had to graduate in a closed ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ninety firefighter cadets are from the Philadelphia fire department and four from the Upper Darby fire department. The Philadelphia cadets are joining one of the busiest fire/EMS systems in the nation: The PFD handles about 800 to 1,000 EMS and fire incidents every day. Last year, the PFD responded to over 362,000 calls to 911; 265,000 EMS incidents; and 47,000 fire incidents.
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
Hot air balloons fill the sky looking over the land to start of Saturday mornings balloon festival at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning in Whitehouse Station, N.J., on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
TYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer
Hot air balloons fill the sky looking over the land to start of Saturday mornings balloon festival at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning in Whitehouse Station, N.J., on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
TYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer