WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –The White County Office of Public Safety and Fire Services along with friends, family, and community dignitaries gathered to celebrate the graduates of the 2022 Fire Training School presented by White County Fire Services. The graduates recognized were: KyLeigh Johnson, Owen Pitchford, Will Sexton, and Terry Stewart.

The evening was commenced by Captain Lanier Swafford, of the White County Fire’s Training Division, welcoming friends and family. The pledge and prayer was then conducted by Chaplin Brian Alexander. Director David Murphy of White County Public Safety, welcomed distinguished guest including county commissioners and county department leaders. The training officers that instructed the school were then recognized: Captain Robbie Burke, Captain Lanier Swafford, and Field Training Officers: Casey Creel, Shad Sosebee, and Brad Alexander.

This was followed by Fire Division Chief, Michael LeFevre stating, “This is not an effort of one or two people, but the department as a whole. All the firefighter’s pitched in and helped with the training and instruction of this class.” Fire Service Administration then presented the graduates with their helmet and certificate. Director Murphy then administered the Oath of Office.

For the first time in four years, White County Fire Services presented a Fire Training School. The Class of 2022 began their courses in March of this year. Throughout the 180 hours of instructional time and 40 hours of field training, the graduates obtained their Firefighter I Certificate and their Hazardous Material Operations Certificate. The graduates are now working as part-time and full-time firefighters in White County.

Note: not pictured in the photo is Graduate KyLeigh Johnson