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Cardiff Firefighter Graduates Atlantic County Fire Academy

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January 05, 2026 | NEW JERSEY Courtesy of Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company #1, Correspondent
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January 5, 2026 — Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 congratulated member Dylan McClain on successfully completing Firefighter I and graduating from the Atlantic County Fire Academy. Company officials welcomed McClain to the team and thanked him for choosing to serve the community.

Firefighter Dylan McClain is pictured following his Firefighter I graduation from the Atlantic County Fire Academy, joined by members of Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, including Junior FF Noah King, Engineer Rich King, Safety Officer Bill Loder, Lt. Shane Loder, Chief Bill Danz III, and Assistant Chief Craig Thompson.


The graduation marks a significant milestone in his fire service career and reflects the department’s continued commitment to training and preparedness.

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Courtesy of Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company #1Correspondent

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