PHOTOS: A new firefighter has joined the Avon Fire Department, according to a community announcement. Drew Charest graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on May 14, joining 24 other recruits from 12 different communities.
“We are excited to welcome Drew to the crew, becoming part of our firefighting family, joining us as we work to keep our community safe,” Chief David Charest said in the announcement. “The foundational training he received from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy will provide him with the technical, mental and physical skills needed to protect our residents safely and effectively. I want to congratulate Drew on a job well done and wish him a long, safe and healthy career.”
The Call/Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training Program is different from the academy’s standard Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program, with classes held on nights and weekends to accommodate the schedules of firefighters in suburban and rural areas. The program requires graduates to complete 240 hours of training, delivering a standard recruit training curriculum that meets all national standards.
