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Philadelphia Fire Academy cadets graduate in a social-distanced ceremony

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On Monday, 64 members of Class 197 graduated the Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. The cadets completed nine months of training in fire suppression training, hazardous materials awareness, fire- and life-safety education, as well as getting certified as emergency medical technicians. The majority of the graduates will work in the Philadelphia Fire Department, but some will work in the Chester and Upper Darby departments.

Seats for cadets were spread apart for social distancing during a graduation of 64 members of Class 197 at the Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on Monday, July 13, 2020.
Seats for cadets were spread apart for social distancing during a graduation of 64 members of Class 197 at the Philadelphia Fire Academy in Philadelphia, Pa. on Monday, July 13, 2020.Read moreMONICA HERNDON / Staff Photographer
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