Snoqualmie volunteer firefighter Jake Gall graduated from the Washington State Fire Training Academy recruit training and has received a leadership award and the “First Due Engine Company Award.”

Gall volunteered with the Snoqualmie Fire Department earlier this year and completed his 12-week training program in North Bend. He was recognized for his leadership skills at his graduation, June 26.

At the graduation Gall’s father, Snoqualmie Fire Department Lieutenant Kelly Gall, pinned the badge on his son.

In a news release from the city of Snoqualmie, Fire Chief Mark Correira spoke highly of Gall and welcomed him to the volunteer team.

“We are very proud of Jake and his performance at this training,” Correira said. “The awards he received are a testament to his commitment to the profession, He can now join the team of excellent first responders here in Snoqualmie.”