GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith is pleased to report that the Gloucester Fire Department’s newest member graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
Firefighter Samuel M. LoGrande graduated Friday from the 327th Career Recruit Training class at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
Firefighter LoGrande is a Gloucester native, and continues a family tradition as he joins the Gloucester Fire Department. Firefighter LoGrande is the son of Deputy Fire Chief Tom LoGrande and nephew of Captain Matteo LoGrande.
He is a graduate of Gloucester High School, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire. Firefighter LoGrande is continuing studies toward becoming a paramedic as well.
“The LoGrande family has served the community with the Gloucester Fire Department for over three decades now, and I’m pleased to welcome Sam as the latest member of the family to join our ranks,” said Chief Smith. “I am confident Sam will have a productive career with the Gloucester Fire Department.”
