MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department recently conducted Graduation Ceremonies for Career Recruit School #48. Forty-three recruits received their Certificates and began their career as Firefighters. The ceremony was held on Monday, December 2, at the Charles Herbert Flowers High School auditorium and was well attended by invited dignitaries, Fire/EMS Department Command Staff, family and friends of the graduating recruits.
The keynote speaker, the Honorable Angela D. Alsobrooks, States Attorney for Prince George's County, shared her experience in a recent Fire Ops 101 Class to the recruits. She understands the challenges, both personal and physical, in becoming a firefighter and dealing with the day-to-day tasks that they have sworn to perform.
Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor spoke to the recruits saying, "No matter how difficult the circumstances, those who call on us will look to you for help, they will look to you for reassurance, they will have blind faith-and confidence in you, confidence that you will give them hope in what may be the most desperate and vulnerable time of their lives."
Several awards were bestowed to deserving recruits during the ceremony. They are as follows.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Fire Suppression Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to an individual in each Career Recruit School who achieved the highest academic average on the fire suppression written and practical examinations.The recipient of the Fire Suppression Scholastic Achievement Award is:
FIRE FIGHTER ANDI VILLASENOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Fire Emergency Medical Service Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to an individual in Career Recruit School who achieved the highest academic average on the Emergency Management Service Scholastic written and practical examinations.
The recipient of the Emergency Medical Service Award is:
FIRE FIGHTER ANDI VILLASENOR
INSTRUCTOR'S AWARD
The Instructor’s Award is presented to an individual in each Career Recruit School who has shown the highest level of personal improvement, development, and dedication during the class. In short, we identify the individual who has contributed significantly to the success of the class overall either by helping others or through self-improvement. The individual earning this award can be one with no previous experience in emergency services and progresses to an outstanding level of proficiency; or an experienced person who dedicates him or herself to assisting other class members be successful throughout Career Recruit School.The recipient of the Instructor’s Award is:
FIRE FIGHTER CHYNA RICHARDSON
MEMORIAL AWARD
The Memorial Award is a very special recognition presented to an outstanding individual from each Career Recruit School who has displayed that rarest combination of professionalism, courage, and "espirit de corps." Such traits serve to honor their fallen comrades, and uphold the highest traditions of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department.The recipient of the Memorial Award is:
FIRE FIGHTER RYAN ROBERTS
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.The recipient of the Fire Chief’s Award is:
FIRE FIGHTER HUNTER STEWART
Congratulations to all members of CRS 48. We wish you continues success and safety throughout your career!!!
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THOMAS CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
JARED NICHOLAS ALTHOFF
WILLIAM RAU BALL, IV
CEDRIC TYRAN BARKLEY, II
JOSHUA ERIC BECK
NICHOLAS JAY BOWEN
PHARAOH GARNELL BROWN
MICHAEL ANDREW BUERGER
CARLOS MICHAEL CRESTWELL
CLAYTON DUDLEY DESKINS, JR.
MICHAEL ANTHONY DOLBY, JR.
MICHAEL ANTHONY DUUS
BRITTANY MICHELLE FRANKENFIELD
JULIAN MORRIS GRAY
TIMOTHY PERNAIL HARRELL, JR.
RAMONZ ANTHONY HEIGHT JR.
ANTHONY ISAIAH HICKS
BRANDON HAROLD HOLDERNESS
JAMES MILTON JOHNSON, III
MATTHEW JOHN LOCKWOOD
ZACHARY RAY LONGFELLOW
SCOTT ANDREW MCDONOUGH
ALLEN LEE MCKNIGHT, JR.
THOMAS GRANT MILLER
JERMAINE LESLIE MILLS
TAVARIS LATRON MURRARY
SCOTT EDWARD RADISCH
FELIPE GALILEO RAMIREZ
ANTONIO CECILIO RICHARDS
CHYNA MARTEL RICHARDSON
CHERYL MONIQUE RICKS
RYAN WILLIAM ROBERTS
NICOLE MARIE ROBSHAW
MESISSA HELEN SCHAEFER
SAMUEL HUGH SINGLETON
HUNTER BROOK STEWART
ANDI INEZ VILLASENOR
DONALD EDWARD WELLS
WILLIAM ANDREW WHITE
JONATHON HAROLD WHITEHOUSE
MEGHAN LEIGH WILLIAMS
MARTINO GUY WILSON
Career Recruit School Video played at Graduation.