Three Pleasant Valley Fire District members were part of 34 new volunteer firefighters who recently completed 129 hours of classroom and hands-on training to become members of their local volunteer fire departments. The graduates of the Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) class with SCBA - Interior Fire Operations class (Firefighter 1) represented 16 departments in Dutchess County and two departments in neighboring Putnam County.

They were joined at the graduation ceremony by Dutchess County Commissioner of Emergency Response Dana Smith and attended by friends and family of the graduates. Representatives of the Dutchess County Volunteer Firemen's Association also greeted the graduates and commended them on their dedication.

Commissioner Smith, speaking on behalf of Dutchess County Executive William O’Neil, pointed out that the Dutchess County Emergency Response agency is consistently holding classes designed to teach new skills and enhance those already learned. “We are a resource for you and you are always welcome to reach out to us.”

Congratulations to Pleasant Valley Fire District Firefighter, Jason Munzenberger for completing Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) class and to Firefighters Troy Paul and Chase Russell for completing Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) class with SCBA - Interior Fire Operations class (Firefighter 1).

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