The Charlottesville Fire Department's May 1,1978 Recruit Class celebrates their 30 year anniversary. Still on the job are:

Chief Charles Werner            Battalion Chief Dave Hartman            Battalion Chief Peter Carpenter

Where are the others now?

Raymond James retired as the Administrative Battalion Chief on "A" Shift

Matt Reed is now employed with the Albemarle County Department of Fire and Rescue's Training Division

Arnold "Tweezer" Vanness retired from "A" shift and still lives locally.

Rick Stowell retired from "C" Shift and still lives locally.

Gary Payne is employed with the Virginia State Police.

Congratulations!