Submitted Photo Participating in a ceremony recognizing graduation from the Fall 2023 Fire Academy Friday are firefighters, from left, Kayden Staples, Alec Rice, Andrew Givens, Griffin Baker and Capt. Devin Walter. Speaking at the lectern is Fire Chief Kelli Kronschnabel. The ceremony held in Minot City Hall recognized the hard work and dedication shown by the four graduates over the six-week academy, instructed by Walter.