VIDEO: On Friday, 23 firefighter recruits graduated from the Vernon A. Gudat Training Academy in Peoria, marking the culmination of a 12-week training program designed to prepare them for the challenges of serving on the front lines of public safety. The ceremony was held at the Gateway Building in Peoria, hosted by the Peoria Fire Department.
Over the course of the training, the recruits gained valuable skills and certifications in areas including basic firefighting operations, hazardous materials handling, and emergency medical services. Each graduate is now set to begin their journey as probationary firefighters, with assignments throughout the Peoria area.
