Edmonton welcomes 30 new firefighters as Class 148 recruits graduate

Fire Chief Ken Block and city Coun. Scott McKeen reviewed Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Class 148 fire recruits during a graduation ceremony at City Hall in Edmonton on Friday, June 1, 2018. The class, comprised of a group of men from diverse backgrounds, totals 30. Recruits grew moustaches in the spirit of teamwork and raised $19,000 for charity.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Class 148, and dispatcher Jamie Smith, centre, graduates during a ceremony at City Hall in Edmonton on Friday, June 1, 2