The Lakewood ScoopPHOTOS: Four Lakewood Firefighters Among Graduates of Toms River Fire Academy Class
Four members of the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department were among the graduates recognized at the Toms River Fire Academy’s 2026 Winter/Spring Firefighter Level 1 & 2 graduation ceremony, held this evening at Ocean County College.
The Lakewood firefighters who successfully completed the program are:
Jeremy R. Hoops
Aldo Montes-Almanza
Michael J. Delia III
Leah Shain
The graduating class included firefighters from departments across Ocean County and beyond, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Howell, Seaside Park, Lakewood, and several other communities.
The Firefighter Level 1 & 2 program provides extensive classroom instruction and hands-on training in firefighting operations, rescue techniques, emergency response, and firefighter safety. Graduates completed months of rigorous training to prepare for service in their respective departments.
Family members, friends, fellow firefighters, and department leaders gathered at Ocean County College to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates and recognize their dedication to protecting the communities they serve.
