Trio Of Falmouth Firefighters Graduate From Academy

FALMOUTH, MA — A trio of Falmouth firefighters are prepared to join the department after their recent graduate from the fire academy.

Matthew Turcotte, Johnathan Raynor and Barry Lima are the department's newest academy graduates, officials announced.

"Deputy [Scott] Thrasher and Chief [Timothy] Smith were honored to be able to participate in this ceremony with the many officials and families in attendance for this special event on Friday 11/10," officials said.

Turcotte received an additional honor, as he was the recipient of the Richard N. Bangs Award, presented to the outstanding student for this recruiting class "based on his achievements in both academic exams and practical skills," officials said.