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Austin Fire Department pins 40 new firefighters from Cadet Class 139
Summary
Forty recruits from Austin Fire Department cadet class 139 completed a 28-week academy that began Jan. 13, 2025, received awards and were sworn in at a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church.
Forty recruits from the Austin Fire Department’s cadet class 139 were formally pinned and sworn in after completing a 28-week academy that began Jan. 13, 2025, department leaders said at a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church.
Battalion Chief Donnie Watson, who served as master of ceremonies, said the 40 graduates “have met our rigorous physical, mental, and ethical standards” and will take on the responsibilities of Austin firefighters. The ceremony included award presentations, a valedictory speech, a recorded message from retired U.S. Navy SEAL Rorke Denver and the administration of the oath of office.
Why it matters: new firefighters increase department staffing and represent the department’s most recent recruits after months of intensive training. The graduates were recognized with several…
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