VIDEO: It was a new beginning for 37 men walking across the stage at LexCity.
They started the day as Lexington Fire Department recruits and finished as Lexington’s newest firefighters. It’s been a personal journey for these graduates.
One grad, Philip Jewell, says, "Chief Wells pinned me today and that’s a huge honor because he's been in my same footsteps." Dedication, duty, discipline, respect, integrity, courage, and honor are the values that Chief Wells wanted to instill in today's graduates as they begin their careers serving Lexington’s community.
Another grad, Zachary Fisher, says, "You can count on us to have your back and be there in your times of need."
Class 72 finished 26 weeks of training to prepare for this career. Some say they've learned a few things about themselves and the community they signed on to serve.