On Friday, October 24, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) hosted a formal graduation ceremony to celebrate Recruit Academy 178 at the Rosco C. Ingalls Auditorium at East Los Angeles College.
The LACoFD Executive Team and Recruit Training Cadre were joined by the family and friends of the graduates to honor their completion of the rigorous 87-day firefighting training academy.
LACoFD Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone commended the 30 graduates for their commitment to the fire service and the Department.
“I wish each of you the very best for a long and rewarding career as a County of Los Angeles firefighter,” said Chief Marrone. “As your duties challenge you physically and mentally, I am confident you will stay dedicated to your profession and prideful in your service to others.”
Each graduate received their official LACoFD firefighter badge and proudly recited the Firefighter’s Oath to faithfully serve the community as a County of Los Angeles firefighter.
Congratulations to Recruit Academy 178, the newest LACoFD probationary firefighters!
Fire Fighter Nicholas Adamson
Fire Fighter Brian Alex
Fire Fighter Gage Boulware
Fire Fighter Andre Budilo
Fire Fighter Keeler Busick
Fire Fighter Alexander Cartwright
Fire Fighter Fabio Castillo
Fire Fighter Lenny Cordero
Fire Fighter Gregory Dill
Fire Fighter William Ferguson
Fire Fighter Connor Koeritz
Fire Fighter Benjamin Launius
Fire Fighter Nicholas Long
Fire Fighter Landen Lowell
Fire Fighter Alexander Marbach
Fire Fighter Matthew Marsden
Fire Fighter Isabella Mouzakis
Fire Fighter Salvador Navarro
Fire Fighter Grant Nix
Fire Fighter Colton Sanders
Fire Fighter Nicholas Schiaretti
Fire Fighter Thamsanqa Sithole
Fire Fighter Jacob Stafford
Fire Fighter Rafael Tapia
Fire Fighter Tyse Teague
Fire Fighter Matthew Vela
Fire Fighter Joseph Waxtein
Fire Fighter Brecon Welton
Fire Fighter Carter Williams
Fire Fighter Arik Wilson
