Career Recruit School #47 Graduates

MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department held a graduation and ceremony for Career Recruit School (CRS) #47 on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the Charles Flowers High School in Springdale, Maryland.  The class included 18 recruit firefighters and 2 members of the United States Coast Guard.  The keynote address was provided by Coast Guard Captain George Lesher.  County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor provided comments and Fire Fighter Michael Lee Clark spoke on behalf of the class.

Congratulations to our graduates and remember; "SAFETY FIRST!!"

CRS #47

GRADUATE NAMES

Steven Carroll Bosley

Andrew Jon Butcher, USCG

Matthew Moraes Cardoso 

Michael Robert Carey

Michael Lee Clark

Joshua Leib Erlichman

Keith Brian Harbaugh 

Kyle David Henderson, USCG

Charles Douglas Hess, Jr.

Joseph Patrick Ivey, Jr.

Lincoln MK Johnsen

Matthew Peter Kelsey

Michael Vincent Kopowski 

Ryan Johnson Luther

Jesse Wade McCullough 

Brandon Alexander Scott

Daniel Edwards Seal

Yassine Meghji Soumah 

Andrew Martin Willey 

Tevin Joel Williams

FIRE SUPPRESSION SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

FIRE FIGHTER ANDREW M. WILLEY

 The Fire Suppression Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to an individual in each Career Recruit School who achieved the highest academic average on the fire suppression written examinations and practical evolutions.

INSTRUCTOR'S AWARD

FIRE FIGHTER MATTHEW M. CARDOSO

The Instructor’s Award is presented to an individual in each Career Recruit School who has shown the highest level of personal improvement, development, and dedication during the class.  In short, we identify the individual who has contributed significantly to the success of the class overall either by helping others or through self-improvement.  The individual earning this award can be one with no previous experience in emergency services and progresses to an outstanding level of proficiency; or an experienced person who dedicates him or herself to assisting other class members be successful throughout Career Recruit School.

MEMORIAL AWARD

FIRE FIGHTER LINCOLN MK JOHNSEN

The Memorial Award is a very special recognition presented to an outstanding individual from each Career Recruit School who has displayed that rarest combination of professionalism, courage, and "espirit de corps."  Such traits serve to honor their fallen comrades, and uphold the highest traditions of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department.

FIRE CHIEF'S AWARD

FIRE FIGHTER JESSE W. McCULLOUGH

The Fire Chief's Award is the highest recognition for Career Recruit Schools.  This award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of achievements that have made significant contributions to the graduating class.  Selection criteria emphasize leadership, professional development, integrity, performance, and personal growth.  This award is given to the individual who best exemplifies the conduct required of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department.