Today, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and Chief of Department John M. Esposito presided over the graduation ceremony of 344 Probationary Firefighters. The class includes eight women and 26 veterans from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. Two Probationary Firefighters are legacies, children of FDNY members who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the line of duty or have died due to World Trade Center related illnesses. Over 18 weeks at the FDNY Training Academy, the probies trained in all aspects of Firefighting: fire suppression and medical response, hazardous materials, collapse and confined space rescue training, auto extrication, building inspections and procedures for engine and ladder operations. These Probationary Firefighters will be assigned to firehouses throughout the city.