Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department welcomed three new firefighters to its Lateral Fire Academy this week.

Donovan DiCola, Gunner Gregory, and Andrew Hughes joined the department, bringing valuable experience and a strong commitment to serve the community.

According to the department, the command staff and training staff gave the trio a warm welcome as they began their training.

Officials expressed appreciation for the experience the new recruits bring to the team and their motivation to serve in what the department described as one of the best fire departments in the country.