East Hartford Welcomes Probationary Firefighter Cassin

Photo by East Hartford Fire DepartmentEast Hartford Recruit Michael Cassin stands with EHFD and Hartford FD leadership after graduating Class #30.

Photo by East Hartford Fire DepartmentFirefighter Cassin salutes department leadership upon receiving his certificate.

Photo by East Hartford Fire DepartmentCassin’s badge is pinned by a family member, marking the official start of his career.

Photo by East Hartford Fire DepartmentHartford Fire Department Recruit Class #30 seated during the graduation ceremony.
September 5, 2025 — The East Hartford Fire Department proudly announced that Recruit Michael Cassin graduated today from Hartford Fire Department Recruit Class #30.
Over the past 16 weeks, Firefighter Cassin trained alongside 24 new Hartford Fire Department members, learning the critical skills required to respond to a wide range of emergencies. As part of the program, the recruits earned multiple state certifications.
The East Hartford Fire Department extended its gratitude to the Hartford Fire Department for providing high-quality training to prepare Cassin for service to the citizens of East Hartford.
“Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter Cassin and all the graduates of Class #30,” the department stated. “Welcome to the East Hartford Fire Department family.”