North Andover Firefighters Blake Adams and John McClellan Jr. were among Friday’s graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
They were among 27 firefighters of Career Recruit Class #343, taking part in the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.
“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said state Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, who also announced his retirement Friday. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely.”
Davin retires after a career of nearly 30 years in the Massachusetts fire service. He will step down as Massachusetts’ 19th state fire marshal Jan. 22.