Austin Fire Department celebrates new cadet graduates

AUSTIN (KXAN) — College students aren't the only ones celebrating graduation this weekend.Cadets from the Austin Fire Department's latest academy class walked the stage Friday.The academy runs for six months, and afterwards cadets are officially recognized as probationary firefighters.AFD Cadet Class 135 graduated Friday, May 5. (KXAN Photo/Jake Sykes)AFD Cadet Class 135 graduated Friday, May 5. (KXAN Photo/Jake Sykes)AFD Cadet Class 135 graduated Friday, May 5. (KXAN Photo/Jake Sykes)AFD