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Twenty new Henrico County firefighters graduated from Recruit Academy 83 March 6 during a ceremony at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Fire officials also recognized the achievements and promotions of several active members during the ceremony. 

“I’m grateful to our 20 newest firefighters for choosing service above self,” Henrico Fire Chief Jackson Baynard said. “Congratulations on completing 30 weeks of rigorous training, and welcome to the Henrico Fire family.”

Career achievement awards were presented to Firefighter David Clark and Captain Clint Wyatt. Among those recognized for their recent promotions were Bryce Grissom (assistant chief), Zach Zellner (battalion chief) and civilian LaToya Brathwaite (payroll manager). 

Graduates of Recruit Academy 83 were:
• John Butsavage;
• Shawn Calder;
• Russell Carr;
• Max Carter;
• Deon Freeman;
• Emory Heiston;
• Kevin Hunsaker ;
• David Jefferson;
• Julian Jones;
• Parker Kidd;
• Joshua Owens;
• Carter Page; 
• Luke Ricke; 
• Joshua Ridley; 
• Freddie Romero-Baker; 
• Hunter Sellers; 
• Brandon Smith; 
• Colin Tolomeo; 
• Alexander Vandenesse; 
• Jeff Yancey.

Henrico Fire employees who were promoted included:
• LaToya Brathwaite, payroll manager (civilian);
• Bryce Grissom, assistant chief;
• Zachary Zellner, battalion chief;
• Ben Nuckols, captain;
• Nathan Quigley, captain; 
• Keen Trinh, captain; 
• Chase Blankenship, lieutenant; 
• Christopher Colley, lieutenant; 
• Daniel Davis, lieutenant; 
• Chad Garrett, lieutenant; 
• Jonathan Kling, lieutenant; 
• Chuck Mumford, lieutenant; 
• C.T. Wharff, lieutenant.

Awards were presented to:
• Firefighter David Clark (2023 Wayne Greenwood Mentorship Award);
• Captain Clint Wyatt (2023 Michael Holder Leadership Award).