Education - Bensalem Township

Bucks County Community College Graduates Volunteer Firefighters

Recent graduates greet fellow firefighters gathered in the gymnasium at BCCC’s Newtown Campus. Credit:BCCC

Bucks County Community College’s (BCCC) Public Safety Training & Certification Department recognized 90 first responders who completed national certification training.

BCCC graduated 90 firefighters on Tuesday, May 20, in a Newtown Campus ceremony that drew hundreds of family members, friends, and fellow first responders. The volunteers completed national certification training at the College’s Bucks County Public Safety Training Centers in Doylestown and Croydon.

Dr. Patrick M. Jones, BCCC’s President and CEO, addressed the graduates and welcomed special guests that included Chair of the Board of Bucks County Commissioners Robert Harvie, State Senator and Middletown Fire Chief Frank Farry (R-6), and State Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29), Kristin Marcell (R-178), and Shelby Labs (R-143).

State Senator & Middletown Fire Chief Frank Farry delivers keynote address
Credit: BCCC

(left-right) State Reps. Tim Brennan, Shelby Labs, BCCC’s Thomas J. Jennings, Matt Hatrak, State Rep. Kristin Marcell, Dr. Patrick M. Jones, and Commissioner Robert Harvie. Credit: BCCC

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