Bucks County Community College Graduates Firefighters
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM
More than 120 volunteer firefighters completed national certification training
Last updated: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Bucks County Community College graduated more than 120 firefighters on Tuesday, December 17, at a Newtown Campus ceremony that drew an overflow crowd of family, friends and fellow first responders. The volunteers completed Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 national certification training, in addition to First Aid, CPR/AED, and Hazmat training, at the College-run Public Safety Training Centers in Doylestown and Croydon. The graduates hail from 29 fire companies, 23 of which are in Bucks County.
Three firefighters, one from each battalion, were recognized with Outstanding Student awards. Honored were Alex Armstrong of Ottsville, a member of Palisades Regional Fire Rescue Station 49; Peter Horvath of Bristol, a member of Third District Volunteer Fire Company Station 14; and Philip Kim of Wycombe, a member of Lingohocken Fire Company Station 35.
Alex Armstrong (second from left), a volunteer with Palisades Regional Fire Rescue Station 49, received an Outstanding Student Award from Bucks County Community College at a firefighter graduation ceremony on December 17. The Ottsville resident was congratulated by (from left) Matthew Hatrak, Executive Director of Public Safety Training; Dr. Patrick M. Jones, the College’s president and CEO; and instructor Matthew Traynor.
Peter Horvath (second from left), a member of Third District Volunteer Fire Company Station 14, received an Outstanding Student Award from Bucks County Community College at a firefighter graduation ceremony on December 17. The Bristol resident was congratulated by (from left) Matthew Hatrak, Executive Director of Public Safety Training; Dr. Patrick M. Jones, the College’s president and CEO; and instructor Charlie Simpson.
Philip Kim (second from left), a volunteer with Lingohocken Fire Company Station 35, received an Outstanding Student Award from Bucks County Community College at a firefighter graduation ceremony on December 17. The Wycombe resident was congratulated by (from left) Matthew Hatrak, Executive Director of Public Safety Training; Dr. Patrick M. Jones, the College’s president and CEO; and instructor Matthew Traynor.