| WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2025) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) proudly announces the graduation of Firefighter Academy Recruit Classes 6 and 7. The ceremony took place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kepler Theatre at Hagerstown Community College.
Family members, friends, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 21 graduates who have successfully completed their training and are now ready to serve the residents of Washington County and beyond.
The evening program included remarks from Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice President of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, and a keynote address from Al Benjamin, retired Firefighter (Senior Man) of FDNY Rescue Co. #1. The ceremony featured a formal pinning of badges and an official swearing-in of the new recruits.
Firefighter Academy Recruit Class 6 Graduates
- Charles Burleson
- Derek Crippen
- Bryan Geneese
- Lucas Godwin
- Alex Hasri
- Colten Matheny
- Troy Moyers
- Jeremiah Pattison
- John Sharpe
- Richard Smith
Firefighter Academy Recruit Class 7 Graduates
- Cody Boward
- Caleb Crowe
- Nicholas Cullum
- Steven Dove
- Robert Gordon
- Joshua Grim
- Matthew Hagy
- Richard Hebb
- Brandon Lynch
- Thomas Morrison
- Adrian Rivera
- Christian Sherwood
“The Division of Emergency Services extends its highest commendation to the graduates of Classes 6 and 7,” said R. David Hays, Director of DES. “These men and women have demonstrated unwavering dedication, strength, and a commitment to public service. We are proud to welcome them to the fire service family.”
A complete gallery of event photos is available at: http://bit.ly/3IOEFsL
For more information, please contact the Washington County Public Relations & Marketing Department at [email protected]. |
