AVFD Members Earn Firefighter 1 Certification After Months of Intensive Training
Avon, CT - The members of the AVFD are celebrating a major achievement as Daniel Lake, Ariel Mazara, and Doug Tran have officially earned their Firefighter 1 certification.
Firefighter 1 is a challenging and comprehensive program that demands extensive classroom learning, practical hands-on training, teamwork, and successful completion of rigorous testing. The certification process requires participants to dedicate countless hours while also balancing careers, school responsibilities, family obligations, and volunteer service.
Earning this certification marks a significant step in a firefighter’s career and highlights each member’s dedication, perseverance, and commitment to protecting and serving the community with professionalism and safety in mind.
The department expressed pride in the accomplishments of Lake, Mazara, and Tran and looks forward to seeing them continue to grow and succeed within the fire service. Congratulations to all three firefighters on this well-deserved accomplishment.

