Greany was among 23 people from across the state to graduate from the state's firefighting training facility.
STOW - Easthampton firefighter Michael R. Greany was among 23 people from across the state to graduate Friday from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow.
The graduation ceremony marked the 200th class to graduate from the state-run facility in 47 years. The academy, part of the state Fire Marshal’s Office, trains fire recruits tuition- free prior to their reporting for duty at fire departments in Massachusetts.
Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and retired Marlborough Firefighter Lee Lively, a graduate of Recruit Class #1 in 1966 spoke at the ceremony. Eight other members of the first class were also present.
The 21 men and two women represented 17 separate departments including Attleboro, Burlington, Canton, Dudley, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lowell, Lynn, Milton, Norfolk, North Andover, Norwell, Randolph, Wakefield, Wellesley, and Westport.
Greany was the only graduate from Western Massachusetts