By the end of the graduation ceremony, 15 accountability tags hung from the Alexander City Fire Department’s flag pole signifying the advancement from recruit to firefighter.

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Alexander City Fire Department graduate De'Corian Searcy, center, was pinned by his father Montgomery Fire Department district chief Shorron Searcy, left, and congratulated by ACFD chief Reese McAlister.

On Monday, after nearly two hard months of classroom time, physical training and hands-on experience, 15 graduated from Alexander City Fire Department’s fire school with a badge on their chest.