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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of 15 future ECFR firefighters during the first-ever ECFR Fire Academy graduation ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Following over 550 hours of in-class and field training, including Firefighting, Emergency Medical Responder, Live Fire Training and Vehicle Extrication education, the 15 students completed the first-ever fire academy class hosted by ECFR. Class 0124, made up of 12 fire cadets and three volunteer firefighters, will now complete their journey to becoming full-time firefighters within ECFR by completing the Beyond Minimum Standards over the next seven weeks.
“I’m honored to welcome these 15 men to our fire family," Fire Chief Adam Harrison said. "Throughout the past several months, these men and their instructors, led by Lt. Jason Crabbe, worked together as part of the first minimum standards class hosted by Escambia County Fire Rescue. Seeing these men grow, work together, and develop a bond that defines the fire service's brotherhood is truly remarkable. I’m excited to watch these men continue to grow in their fire careers and congratulate them and their instructors on their success.”
ECFR Fire Academy Class 0124 Graduates:
The following firefighters received individual honors:
"As the lead instructor, I couldn't be prouder of this group of graduates, the instructors and the Training Division," Lt. Jason Crabbe said. "The students graduating showed determination, resilience, and teamwork, inspiring all involved throughout this journey. They've proven they have what it takes to serve our community with excellence and bravery. This accomplishment is just the beginning of their legacy within Escambia County Fire Rescue."
The Escambia County Fire Rescue administration directed the ECFR Training Division to develop and implement the ECFR Fire Academy in May 2024. With Escambia County's projected growth and the need to provide the highest level of protection for its citizens, the Training Division conducted a physical abilities test, hired 12 employees as fire cadets, and began their education journey through the Florida State Fire College-required 492 hours of training to become Firefighter 2-certified.
Three volunteer firefighters joined the fire cadets to continue the training for their state certification test on Nov. 21, 2024. The education offered during the fire academy included Firefighting, Emergency Medical Responder, Live Fire Training and Vehicle Extrication. What makes the ECFR Fire Academy unique are the instructors, who are all ECFR firefighters and lieutenants.
Led by Lt. Jason Crabbe, the instructors played a pivotal role as instructors and mentors. The training given to the fire cadets will be instrumental in starting their career, only growing in knowledge and experience as they serve as firefighters within Escambia County Fire Rescue.
View photos from the ECFR Fire Academy Class 0124 graduation here.
ECFR Fire Academy Class 0124
Class 0124 with instructors
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