08/22/2026
THOMASTON FIRE ACADEMY — CLASS 001
What a journey it has been for Class 001!
This class has been over a year in the making, and watching these members grow in confidence, knowledge, and ability has been incredible. From the beginning, the goal was simple: build firefighters who are more confident, capable, and prepared to operate safely on the fireground.
Over the course of this academy, Class 001 has:
Operated multiple apparatus, including engines and a ladder truck
Practiced apparatus driving and maneuvering through cone courses and on the road
Learned basic water supply operations and fireground terminology
Advanced and operated large-diameter hose (LDH)
Completed forward and reverse lays from hydrants
Learned hydrant hookups and hydrant assist valve operations
Advanced handlines using multiple techniques
Worked on hose advancement throughout the training building
Worked with and gained familiarity with fireground tools and equipment
Worked on communication and operating as a team
Built confidence working together under pressure
Put individual skills together into realistic fireground evolutions
And perhaps most importantly, they learned that repetition matters.
Every hose advancement, every ladder raised, every pump operated, every apparatus driven, and every evolution completed adds another layer of confidence when the pressure is real.
This academy wasn’t about simply checking boxes. It was about doing the work, making mistakes in a controlled environment, learning from them, and getting better with every repetition.
Class 001 has put in the work, and they should be proud of what they’ve accomplished.
We are extremely proud of this group and excited to see where they take these skills next.
Train hard. Be ready.