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21 recruits make it through the fire academy during pandemic

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Posted at 7:40 AM, Mar 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-05 10:43:44-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Clark County firefighters are celebrating the graduation of the Pandemic's Pride class.

You are looking at the 21 recruits who made it through the fire academy during the pandemic.

The department hosted a ceremony yesterday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in their honor.

The rookie firefighters are also certified to give COVID-19 vaccines and will now join the frontlines of the effort.