Fayette County Celebrates Cadet Class #55
Fayette County, Georgia – November 2, 2026 – The Fayette County Fire Department celebrated the graduation of Cadet Class #55 in a ceremony on November 2, at 10 a.m. at the Fayette County Fire and EMS Training Center. This special occasion marked the culmination of an intense and demanding 9-month training program that prepared the cadets to become certified NPQ Firefighter II and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT).
Graduating Cadets:
- Kamrie Geter
- Michael Goolsby
- Tabitha Dickerson
- Dylan Moore (Fayetteville Fire Department)
- Matthew Neumeyer (Fayetteville Fire Department)
"We are extremely proud of this group of individuals who have earned the privilege to serve the citizens of Fayette County and this great community," said Fire Chief Jeffrey Hill. "They have overcome extreme challenges during their training and have made it to the other side to begin their career in what I consider the best job in the world. They have joined the Fire Department family to serve with honor, integrity, and compassion to be the Guardians of our Community."
The graduation marked a significant milestone for these new first responders, who have undergone extensive Fire and EMS training. As part of the program, the cadets completed both practical and classroom instruction to ensure they were equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle emergencies with professionalism and care.
The Swearing-In Ceremony was officiated by Judge Jason Thompson, marking the official transition of the graduates from cadets to full-fledged members of the prestigious Fayette County AND City of Fayetteville Fire Departments.
About the Fayette County Fire and EMS Department: The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is dedicated to the Protection of Life, Property and the Environment through the delivery of Quality, Cost Effective and Professional Services to the citizens of Fayette County.