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GRADUATING CLASS - Twenty-three additional New York State certified firefighters from Amherst companies recently completed the 29-session program. Pictured are, front row from left, Michael Matisz, North Bailey; Jillian Zymanek, Williamsville; Megan Zymanek, Snyder; Heather Gugliuzza, Main-Transit; Eileen Stocum, Eggertsville; Mark Probst, Eggertsville; Aaron Van Schoonhoven, Eggertsville; David Balduf, Eggertsville; Richard Cumpston Jr., Eggertsville; and John Cutler, North Bailey Firefighter 1 scene support. Back Row, instructor Jeff Cutler; Jonathan Howaniec, East Amherst; Ryan O'Connor, Snyder; Mathew Neuman, Snyder; instructor Steve Matisz; Corey Tepas, Getzville; Dennis Heim, North Amherst; Daniel Hartman, Getzville; Eric Derby, Swormville; Karen Vinton, North Bailey; Jack Tower, North Bailey; Jason Smith, Swormville; Steven Feldberg, Williamsville; Andrew Heim, North Amherst; Steven Heim, North Amherst; Nicholas DiPasquale, North Amherst; Justin DiPasquale, North Amherst; instructor Carl Fischer.