Congratulations to the Graduates of 2025 Training Academy

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Congratulations to Orland Fire District's 5 newest Firefighter/ Paramedics who were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Orland Fire District on Wednesday, March 4th. In March, 2025 they started the intense 10-week Fire/EMS Academy to provide them with the skills necessary to be successful with the Orland Fire District, and were then released as Probationary Firefighters, functioning under the direction of a company officer as they worked to complete their 1-year probationary period.

Deputy Fire Chief John Purtill welcomed their families and spoke to the long and successful careers they could have with the Orland Fire District by continuing to learn and advance. Training Officer Lieutenant Bob Griffin III spoke of the hard work they all put in to be successful and get to the point they are at, and thanked their families for their support while they went through this process. Their loved ones joined them as Fire Commissioner Jaber administered their Oaths of Office and their loved ones pinned on their new badges. Welcome & Congratulations Mahmoud, Philip, Benjamin, Christopher & Tyler!

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A line of uniformed individuals, likely firefighters or police officers, stands in a ceremony, with an audience member visible in the background.
A uniformed officer stands solemnly beside the American flag, with attendees visible in the background.
A group of uniformed officers stands at attention as one officer raises the American flag in a formal setting.
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A man in a police uniform stands at a podium with his head bowed, next to the American flag and framed awards on the wall.
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A person in a police uniform is taking an oath, with a badge and a seal of the Orlando Protection Dept. in the background.
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A uniformed officer is taking an oath at a ceremony, with a shield of the Orlando Fire Protection District in the background.
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