Largest Class of CFD Recruits in 30+ Years Graduates

Charleston Fire Chief Shawn Wanner administered the firefighter’s oath to nineteen recent CFD recruits today at their graduation ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. This is the largest graduating class of firefighters in over thirty years. 

“Charleston has the most committed and hard-working fire department and EMS service in the State,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “We are thrilled to add nineteen new men and women to the department.”

Graduates include Adam Miller, Taryn Conklin, Bradley Taylor, Trevor McGhee, Andrew Guthrie, Trey Wilcox, Nickolas Miller, Nicholas Devaney, Alexander Evans, Jacob Daniel, Scottie Dingus, Samuel Chaber, Zane Weese, Derick West, Austin Young, John Nesselrotte II, Andrew Riley, Justin Hawkins, and Isaac Brunetti.

“Throughout the past four months, we have seen the dedication these individuals have shown throughout their training,” said Chief Shawn Wanner. “They are excited to get into the community and help keep the citizens and visitors of Charleston safe.”

Recruits began their rigorous training on October 13, 2020. Courses included becoming Emergency Medical Technicians, going through Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 classes, safety and survival class, Rapid Intervention Team training, hazardous materials awareness and operations classes, and core rescue courses.

The recruits will be placed on one of three shifts (A, B, or C) beginning February 14, 2021.