10/03/2026
Please help us congratulate Robert Neuer and Adam Epstein on successfully completing the Fire Officer Academy!
This is no ordinary class. The Fire Officer Academy is a 6-day, 95-hour program designed to challenge participants mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Their journey began long before they arrived for those six days. Over the summer, Bob and Adam completed required pre-class coursework, classes, and essays just to be considered as candidates for the program.
Once the academy began, the days were long, demanding, and exhausting. They were challenged as firefighters, leaders, and individuals. By the end of the week, they were tired and pushed to their limits—but they persevered and finished what they started.
What makes this accomplishment even more meaningful is that this academy was a choice. It is not a requirement of our department. Bob and Adam chose to take on this challenge because they wanted to become better leaders—for their crews, their families, our department, and most importantly, for the community we serve.
Leadership is about being willing to step up, put in the work, and continue growing even when no one requires you to.
Bob and Adam did exactly that.
👏 Congratulations, gentlemen, on this incredible accomplishment and on choosing to step up and lead! We are proud of you both! 🚒🔥
