BFRS 2006 Graduation & Promotional Ceremony

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

The Birmingham Fire & Rescue Recruit Academy Graduation and Promotion Ceremony was held Friday, June 30^th at the Botanical Gardens.

Congratulations to all the Firefighters who received promotions!

Captain
• CAPT James House
• CAPT Floyd Wilks, Jr.

Lieutenant
• LT Victor Cunningham
• LT William Driver

Public Safety Dispatcher III
• Terrance Gooden
• Latricia Jones

Also, congratulations to all the Graduates of the latest Recruit Class! Your hard work has paid off!

Below are a few pictures from the ceremony...


LT Fornest opened the Ceremonies with an Invocation...




Presentation of Colors by the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Honor Guard...










Honor Guard member Bernard Buggs singing the National Anthem...




Mayor Bernard Kincaid offers a greeting...




Deputy Chief Brasfield swearing-in the Graduates...







Battalion Chief Willis recognizing the Training Officers, Promotees and Graduates...




Graduates receiving their Certificate and Badge...
















After being sworn and receiving their badges, the newest class of Birmingham Firefighters have their badges pinned...










Congratulations to all the men and women of the newest class of Birmingham Firefighters! I wish you many years of safety and success with your new careers.







Flowers for Dad...




Ready for inspection...