CHICAGO (CBS) — Two feet of snow can’t stop the Chicago Fire Department.
Graduation ceremonies were held as planned Tuesday morning, at the Quinn Fire Academy.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Colder And Blustery Sunday NightMayor Lori Lightfoot and Fire Commissioner Richard Ford II welcomed the new firefighters into the ranks, and thanked them for their commitment to serving the people of Chicago.
“For many of you, that work starts tomorrow,” Lightfoot said. “As you answer calls from residents who are sick or frightened and in dire need of your help, and I would be remiss if I didn’t say, you are starting your job when we are recovering from one of the most historic snowstorms that we’ve seen in quite a time. So the needs will be many.”
READ MORE: Shedd Aquarium Asks Restaurants To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Great LakesTuesday’s Chicago Fire Academy graduates began their training back in July of last year. Due to COVID-19 social distancing, their families had to watch the ceremony online.
HAPPENING NOW: Mayor Lightfoot joins Fire Commissioner Richard Ford to congratulate a new class of firefighters at the CFD graduation ceremony. https://t.co/cuEmIywGBW
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) February 16, 2021
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