Academy Class 25-02 Graduation

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The members of West Metro Recruit Academy Class 25-02 graduated on December 19th, 2025 after more than four months of grueling training on the fireground and hundreds of hours in the classroom. There were 28 recruits in this class, 19 from West Metro Fire Rescue, 7 from Castle Rock Fire Rescue, and 2 from Arvada Fire Protection District. Their class motto: All In, As One, No Slack. Part of the tradition of recruit academy graduation is the badge pinning, where loved ones pin on a recruit’s new badge for the first time. Family members and loved ones are included in the ceremony to show appreciation for their support during the long months of training. Additional information was provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

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