Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes addresses the members of the Fire Recruit Academy Class #32 this morning during their graduation ceremony at Crossroads Bible Church. Chief Hughes highlighted their achievements and emphasized their dedication to serving and safeguarding the Los Alamos County community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Family, friends and community members gather this morning for the graduation ceremony of the Los Alamos Fire Recruit Academy Class #32 at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sarah Hinze pins the firefighter badge on Cadet Peter Bernard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Firefighter badges ready for the new graduates. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the Crossroads Bible Church this morning where the graduation ceremony took place for the Los Alamos Fire Recruit Academy Class #32. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com