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Professional Firefighter Squad 27 graduated in a ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy recently: (L-R) Carl Chapman, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ; Firefighter Duane Farrell, Charlottetown Fire Department, guest speaker; Captain Johnny Dugay, Coordinator, Professional Firefighter program; Hannah Hicks, graduate; Niels Vincent, graduate and student speaker, and recipient of the Maritime Fire Chief’s Association Award; Tyler DesRoches, MLA District 21 Summerside/Wilmot; The Honourable Robert J. Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, President and CEO, Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ; Executive Director Jeff Minten, Atlantic Police Academy.

Awards

Fire Chief Leith Robertson and Firefighter David MacLean Memorial Award for Highest Academic Achievement
Recipient: Julia Arnason

Chief Miles Boulter Safety Award
This award is presented to the fire cadet of the Atlantic Police Academy Fire program who has demonstrated a unique commitment to safety on the fire ground
Recipient: Jonah Butschek

Maritime Fire Chief’s Association Award
Presented to the cadet who best demonstrates exceptional leadership and inspires those around them. They display honesty and work hard to produce results and exhibit that wearing the uniform is an honour and a genuine responsibility
Recipient: Niels Vincent

Professional Firefighting Graduation Award of Excellence
Created in honour of former New Brunswick Fire Chief, Paul Fleming. The award is given to the student who has achieved academic excellence in the program and embodies characteristics that Paul was known for: Loyalty, Integrity, and Leadership
Recipient: Cameron Hayward

Professional Firefighter program Leadership in Fitness Award
Recipient: Cameron Hayward

Captain’s Award
Presented to the fire cadet who the Captains feel best displays the attributes and characteristics required of a professional firefighter in today’s fire service Donated by Atlantic Police Academy
Recipients: Cameron Hayward & Julia Arnason