On Jan 7, FF Ben Couillard (center) receives his yellow helmet
L to R: Lt. Mike Samsel, Lt. Mike Giroux, FF Ben Couillard, Ben's father FF Jim Couillard (retired), Capt. Matt Falletti
L to R: FF Ben Couillard receives his yellow helmet from his father FF Jim Couillard (retired)
On Jan 28, FF Noah Fine receives his yellow helmet
L to R: Deputy Chief Scott Fine presents the yellow helmet to his son FF Noah Fine
L to R: Deputy Chief Scott Fine, his son FF Noah Fine, and Capt. Carlo Piacentini
On Jan 28, FF Allison Sheldon receives her yellow helmet
L to R: FF Allison Sheldon receives her yellow helmet from Capt. Carlo Piacentini
Yellow helmets are presented after completion of mandatory Firefighter I training. Probationary firefighters are issued a black helmet which signifies non-interior qualification. Upon completion of Firefighter I, they receive their yellow helmet, which designates an interior firefighter. Firefighter I training involves several months of classroom and hands on training. This is the first major accomplishment of a new firefighter.
