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Graduation Media Release

8/11/2009

MEDIA RELEASE
Benjamin Nichols
Fire Chief

Release: IMMEDIATE
Contact: Battalion Commander Ronald Lewis
Public Information Officer
Date: 08/11/09 Phone: (910) 433-1427

The Fayetteville Fire Department will host a graduation of 29 new firefighters at the Felton J. Capel Arena on the Campus of Fayetteville State University on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 1pm. This is one of the largest graduating classes in the history of the Fire Department which goes back to 1791. 

North Carolina Congressman Bob Etheridge is the scheduled guest speaker for the event with remarks by Mayor Anthony Chavonne. Fire Chief Benny Nichols will deliver the welcome for the event.

We are very proud of this graduating class, they all show great promise and dedication to the Fire Service” Chief Nichols commented.

High attendance is expected at this event due to the large number of graduates and great support from family members and the general community. This is the first time this event will be held at FSU.

A reception will be held immediately following the graduation for family and friends.