OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — July 1 — Following the graduation of Luke Robertiello, Colette Flagg, and Sam Stevenson from the Ocean County Fire Academy, Ocean Fire Company welcomed its newest firemen.

The three firefighters graduated at a ceremony on Tuesday night after completing more than 700 hours of classroom teaching and practical training. The candidates were equipped with the information and useful skills necessary to start helping their community through the academy program.

Department representatives acknowledged Robertiello, Flagg, and Stevenson's hard work and dedication during the training program and congratulated them on reaching the milestone.