Latest FDNY graduating class represents increasing diversity in NYC department [Video]

EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (WABC) — A promotion ceremony for nearly 300 firefighters was held in Brooklyn on Wednesday as the newest members of New York’s Bravest take their next steps in their professional journey.

Their families and friends packed inside the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn as the firefighters filed in with pride. It was an inspiring sea of blue as the first responders committed to keeping New Yorkers safe.

The 298 probationary firefighters are now off to work in fire companies across the city, and in a year will drop their “probie” titles.

As their commissioner told them, some of their best and toughest days are ahead.

“You will learn lessons from these days, you will find the strength to move on, even when it seems impossible, because this is the most resilient organization in the world, and we will be there for you,” said FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.

Many were children on 9/11 …