Tonight after our monthly company meeting, Chief Mrugalski _congratulated Firefighter Tina_Mikolajewski and Firefighter Connor_Chadderdon on completing the necessary training to clear "Probationary" status. When new firefighters join, we issue them a orange "P" shield to be placed on their helmet. Upon completion of the necessary training, the Fire Chief will then make the determination when the Probationary Firefighter is cleared to be a "full fledged" Firefighter. At that time, the Fire Chief will then issue you your "black shield" to be placed on your helmet, as seen below.