— February 26th —The Smyrna Fire Department reported that firefighters Max Hamilton, Dante Gagliardi, and Christian Echols have graduated from the MetroAtlanta Paramedic Academy.

The curriculum offers advanced emergency medical training, preparing firemen to provide paramedic-level care during medical emergencies. Throughout the academy, students get substantial classroom education, clinical rotations, and field training in advanced life support techniques. The department commended Hamilton, Gagliardi, and Echols on their accomplishments and welcomed them to their new duties as paramedics with the Smyrna Fire Department.