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GFD Graduates 61st Recruit Class December 17

GREENSBORO, NC -- (December 10, 2010) -- The Greensboro Fire Department (GFD) graduates its 61st recruit class at 10 am Friday, December 17, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex's Odeon Theatre, 1921 W. Lee St. Scheduled speakers include Mayor William H. Knight, Fire Chief Greg Grayson, and various fire department staff members.

The graduating class includes Benjamin Anderson, Michael Beck, Joseph Cross, Jeremy Gordy, Brian Green, James Lawrence, Vincent Messina, Brittney Price, Damian Salgado, Timothy Stanton, Craig West, and Kyle Williams.

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