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The Brooklyn Park Fire Department began training eight new cadets through its Firefigher Cadet Academy Jan. 5. The cadets, pictured here spread apart facing Chief John Cunningham, will undergo a 21-week training program that includes firefighting certifications, EMT certification, hazardous materials operations and fire apparatus operation certification. Cadets that graduate are eligible to be hired onto the city’s full-time duty crew.

PHOTOS: Brooklyn Park begins training 8 new fire cadets

Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller
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Jan 12, 2021
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Jovan Palmieri, deputy chief of professional standards, addresses a class of eight cadets at the Central Fire Station. Cadets will train 40 hours per week for 21 weeks on academics, practical skills and physical fitness as part of the certification process.

Brooklyn Park’s new fire cadet class began physical assessments and training as part of its 21-week training course.

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