The Minneapolis Fire Department (MFD) welcomed its newest class of cadets during a graduation ceremony at Minneapolis Southwest High School on Aug. 4. The 18 men and women completed an intense, three-month training program that taught them the cutting-edge skills Minneapolis firefighters need to save lives and protect property in the toughest situations imaginable. The 18 cadets have a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, including:
- Two former U.S. military veterans
- Two former wildland firefighters
- Five cadets with family members who are firefighters, including four children of current or former Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters.
- Former teachers, carpenters, and engineers