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Six Ottawa firefighters graduate from IVCC’s paramedic program

Program included clinical work, ride-alongs, and extensive classroom training

Ottawa Fire Department graduates of the IVCC paramedic program pose for a photo with fellow firefighters and city officials following the ceremony.

Ottawa Fire Department graduates of the IVCC paramedic program pose for a photo with fellow firefighters and city officials following the ceremony. (Photo Provided by Ottawa Fire Department)

By Bill Freskos

Six members of the Ottawa Fire Department have graduated from the paramedic program at Illinois Valley Community College.

The graduates are Alex Dunn, Joseph Ellena, Andrew Eyster, Nolan Hamilton, James McGuire and Reid Smith.

The program required a full year of hospital clinicals, ambulance ride-alongs, classroom instruction, and extensive study hours.

The Ottawa Fire Department recognized the group for their hard work and dedication in completing the rigorous training.

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Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.