After nearly 4 months of rigorous physical and mental training and testing Thomas Hassler III graduated on December 19th, 2013 from Gloucester County Fire Academy. Not only did he graduate but Firefighter/EMT Hassler took home the Vernon M. Evans Memorial Award. Hassler was awarded this for being the student who best exemplified commitment, compassion, and professionalism that is consistant with the traditions of the brotherhood of firefighting. Congratulations!