Mayor Whitmire to Join Chief Muñoz for Largest Cadet Graduation in City’s History

WHAT:  Mayor John Whitmire and Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz will address the largest gathering of cadets graduating from the Houston Fire Training Academy.
 
“This is a great achievement, and I am very pleased on behalf of 2.3 million Houstonians that HFD is graduating the largest cadet class in history. Morale and interest in becoming a firefighter in Houston are at an all-time high,” said Mayor Whitmire. “This new direction is a result of new leadership in the department and the successful contract negotiated with the union. The result will improve public safety and response times for EMS and fire calls. I thank Chief Munoz for the work he is doing within HFD.”
 
WHEN:  Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m.
 
WHERE:  HCC Central Campus
1300 Holman Street Houston, Texas 77004
(Auditorium near Alabama & San Jacinto)
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
This graduation ceremony includes:
• 74 cadets of Class 2024F & 2024G who began their journey with HFD in October and November 2024.
• 26 cadets of Fast Track Class 2025D who began their journeys with HFD in May of this year. (A “Fast Track” cadet has one or more of the required certifications, and does not need a full 8-month training)
• Two cadets from Class 2025B who began their journey with HFD in March.
• The ceremony will also feature special recognition for members who demonstrated excellence and bravery during their time at the academy.
• The administering of the Oath of Office will be performed by Associate Presiding Judge MiHoa Vo from the Houston Municipal Courts department.
 
For more information about becoming a Houston Firefighter, visit www.hfdcareers.org