Graduation ceremony held for 11 new Miami Beach firefighters – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Eleven people graduated and joined the team of proud firefighters at the Miami Beach Fire Department.

The brand-new crew received their badges and certificates while surrounded by colleagues and loved ones during a ceremony held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Thursday morning.

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner was on hand to honor these blaze-battling warriors.

“When you meet people, and they say, ‘What do you do,’ you can say, ‘I am a Miami Beach firefighter,” said Meiner during his speech. “When people are calling you, at their most vulnerable, when they need you to come help, you’re there.”

Their highly demanding, 12-week training included physical conditioning, fire suppression, rescue and medical procedures.

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