ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department has officially welcomed a dozen new firefighters after they completed training and graduated during a formal ceremony marking the start of their careers in public safety.
The graduates, known as New Hire Class 0126, received their badges and took the oath of office after completing orientation and specialized training required to serve as full-time firefighters for the city.
City officials say the new firefighters will help the department continue to meet the growing demands of a rapidly expanding community…