Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – On Thursday, Springfield Fire Department Chief Ed Canny had the honor of swearing in 14 new firefighters at the Springfield Firefighter’s Lake Club. The firefighters graduated from the Springfield Fire Department’s Training Academy.

The academy training includes emergency medical training, basic operations of firefighting, and advanced emergency medical training.

These firefighters are currently assigned to the Springfield Fire Operation Division and will continue training throughout their career.

•    Firefighter Justin Alexander

•    Firefighter Triston Baltimore

•    Firefighter Tyler Beard

•    Firefighter Austin Bell

•    Firefighter Isaiah Brown

•    Firefighter Andrew Crum

•    Firefighter Austin Eades

•    Firefighter Hayden Howard

•    Firefighter Talon Kellum

•    Firefighter Mason Knauer

•    Firefighter Damian Larson

•    Firefighter Mason McTucker

•    Firefighter Ryan Richno

•    Firefighter Nicholas Saccaro