(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Friday, Nov. 15, the Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrated 27 new graduates of its training program. Among the graduates, there are five military veterans, one from the Marines and four from the Army. 11 are Colorado natives and 5 are Colorado Springs natives. Two of the graduates are related to current or former CSFD employees. Graduates also came from Virginia, Texas, California, Alaska, Indiana, Utah. and even as far as Queensland, Australia to become a firefighter with CSFD. Courtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Cora MitchellCourtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Cora MitchellCourtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Cora MitchellCourtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Cora Mitchell Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade delivered the oath of office to the 27 graduates, who all completed a rigorous 20-week training academy that prepared them for all kinds of scenarios, including fire, medical, and hazmat.