Five area firefighters completed their Firefighter II certification Oct. 30 at Harrisburg Area Community College training grounds.

New Tripoli Fire Company’s First Assistant Chief Zach Paris, firefighters Kyle Watson and Zane Struss, Second Assistant Chief Nick Gruber and Lt. Ryan Williams completed a 100-question written examination as well as a seven-station practical examination.

This certification is in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner’s office and it is a nationally recognized pro-board certification.

New Tripoli Fire Company has seven personnel achieving the Firefighter II certification level.