WESTBOROUGH – Westborough firefighter/EMT Charles Roche graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Friday, July 26.
Roche was one of 33 graduates from 23 departments in the Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program Class #322.
Roche, a Westborough resident, is also currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire science from Anna Maria College in Paxton.
“I would like to congratulate Charles on this important achievement,” said Fire Chief Patrick Purcell. “We look forward to welcoming him to the department, and I commend his commitment to serving our community.”
During the 50-day training program, participants receive classroom training in all basic firefighter skills. They practice first under non-fire conditions and then during controlled fire conditions. The graduates are now certified at the level of firefighter I and II and in hazardous material operation.
