| Monday December 2, 2013, Huntingtown VFD member, Hunter Stewart graduated from the Prince George's County Fire & EMS Department Career Recruit School (CRS) Class 48. On June 3, he began his first day as a recruit at the Training Academy. Recruits with previous training, such as Hunter, were assigned to the Training Academy for 3 months before being turned out to their new assignment as a Probationary Firefighter. Since September, Hunter has been assigned to Forestville Station 23, "D" Shift. On December 2, Hunter, along with all his other classmates graduated from the Training Academy.
It brings great honor to announce that in addition to graduating, he received the Fire Chief's Award. The Fire Chief's Award is the highest recognition for Career Recruit Schools. This award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of achievements that have made significant contributions to the graduating class. Selection criteria emphasize leadership, professional development, integrity, performance, and personal growth. This award is given to the individual who best exemplifies the conduct required of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.
From the membership of the Huntingtown VFD, Congratulations & Best Of Luck!!!
On a side-note, this brings the total count of Huntingtown VFD members working for a career fire department to 31 people. This includes: 9 Washington DC Firefighters, 9 PG County Firefighters, 5 Federal Firefighters, 3 Montgomery County Firefighters, 1 Anne Arundel County Firefighter, 2 Annapolis City Firefighters, 1 Charles County Firefighter & 1 Boise, Idaho Firefighter. |
