Simmons graduates from Fire Academy

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TJC Fire Academy graduates pictured front, from left: Robert Pena, Tyler; Peyton Arnold, Forney; Shawn Jones, Ben Wheeler; Blaine Scoggins, Tyler; Garrett White, Carrollton; Ryan Jackson, Hamilton; Latham Akins, Grand Saline; second row, Brad Parish, Tyler; Jarrod Davis, Desoto; William Dickerson, Whitehouse; Zane Haley, Academy; Jeremy Minter, Oakwood; Justin Willoughby, Flint; Jacob Cheek, Mabank. Not pictured: Jeremy Simmons, Canton.

Tyler Junior College officials have announced fall semester graduates from the college’s fire academy.

TJC’s Fire Academy graduated 16 cadets in a ceremony held Nov. 10.

The academy is a 12 week course filled with academic and practical applications to train students for fire service.

The class was led by valedictorian Justin Willoughby and salutatorian Latham Akins.

Graduating from the Fire Academy is Jeremy Simmons, Canton.

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