Traditions are the cornerstone of the fire service, and they are marked in many ways. One tradition is the celebration of the end of a new firefighter’s probationary period.
This milestone is usually marked with a change of helmet shield or color, or other, similar department-specific acts that underscore the significance of this transition in a firefighter’s career.
Below are a few ways some departments share their achievements.
What does your department do to celebrate “probie no more”? Email editor@firerescue1.com.
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Hermon, Maine
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairfax County, Virginia
Corona, California
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Nashua, New Hampshire
Pvt. Rogers, Pvt. Wigglesworth, and Pvt. Goehle received their helmet insets today after 9 months on probation. Great job! pic.twitter.com/8u74UQbNTj
— Nashua Fire Rescue (@nashuafire) January 5, 2024
Suffolk, Virginia
National City, California
Columbia, South Carolina
New Concord, Ohio
This article, originally published in January 2024, has been updated.
