Mayor Matt Mahan | Official website of City of San Jose
Mayor Matt Mahan | Official website of City of San Jose
On Friday, June 7, 2024, the San José Fire Department (SJFD) hosted a graduation ceremony at the San José Fire Training Center, welcoming 27 new firefighters. Firefighter Recruit Academy 24-01, consisting of 24 individuals, and Lateral Firefighter Academy 24-02, comprising three individuals, celebrated the completion of their respective 20-week and 10-week training programs. Both academies underwent rigorous physical and mental challenges to acquire the skills necessary for serving and protecting the City of San José.
The new firefighters were greeted warmly by City officials, SJFD personnel, friends, and family. They began their duties as probationary firefighters on Sunday, June 9.
Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Mayor Matt Mahan, City Manager Jennifer Maguire, and Councilmembers Rosemary Kamei (D1), Omar Torres (D3), David Cohen (D4), Bien Doan (D7), Pam Foley (D9), and Arjun Batra (D10).
The SJFD is currently accepting applications for firefighter recruits until August 2. Interested residents can learn more and apply at www.sanjoseca.gov/recruitment.
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