(clapping.) >> good morning. my name is tony or called crew cut number 43 welcome to the san francisco fire departments one hundred and 16th academy congratulation. i want to started by thanking the chiefs gonzales and guzman for the incredible opportunity i'd like to welcome the members of the fire commission mayor ed lee and other distinguishes dignitaries here today while to thank our families for the support you without your love and support we couldn't have

done it, it's been long days of being in class and standardizing so thank you very much this is a commitment for you, too. the last 4 months has been an incredible opportunity being part of the san francisco fire department has been a lifelong dream and for my classmates coming from a family of firefighters i'm honored to service serve the citizens of the city center what makes this class unique we've come from backgrounds but standing here as members of the fire department from backgrounds from all branches of the military construction workers and business professionals we came in contact as individuals is diverse culture and now leaving

as one team united by your passion for the job in this great city there are momsz we won't forgot the bouncing push-up and the works out monday morning amazing works out and push the pace. there was one day us kruts felt sorry for the training they put us in advancing and made us sprint up and down the hill and they're eating do ins and outs and not spilling their coffee. thank you for your burdening users without that you i've saved a thank you to the last from the beginning you've been the most dedicated and influential officers any crew cut could ask for you stayed

late and came early to make sure we were needing help with a 50 foot lard and that's something all of us 39 kruts won't forget so thank you very much. i want to personally aggravated assault each one of my classrooms for the flishts is the beginning the foundation of what we went through with you're our fire department in san francisco congratulations to everyone we did it now, it's time for the real word to start some of us will be in fire homes less than twenty-four hours and real jobs we're ready leave i

all with the wisdom take provide in your work and walk quietly and carry a big stick congratulations again and enjoy your career andi. >> i. >> (repeated.) do solemnly swear. >> (repeated.) that i will support and codified. >> (repeated.) the constitution of the united states. >> (repeated.) and the constitution of the state of california. >> (repeated.) . against all enemies >> (repeated.) >> modern and domestic. >> (repeated.) that i will bear true faith. >> (repeated.) and alliance. >> (repeated.) to the constitution of the united states and the

constitution. >> (repeated.) of the state of california. >> (repeated.) >> under god. >> (repeated.) >> under god. >> thank you class you may be seated (clapping) question will now have the badges and the certificates present to the kruts.

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116 can you rise please i know i've asked you this several times did you love this job >> i love this job. >> thank you very much.

>> i love teaching. it is such an exhilarating experience when people began to feel their own creativity. >> this really is a place where all people can come and take a class and fill part of the community. this is very enriching as an artist. a lot of folks take these classes and take their digital imagery and turn it into negatives. >> there are not many black and white darkrooms available anymore. that is a really big draw. >> this is a signature piece. this is the bill largest

darkroom in the u.s.. >> there are a lot of people that want to get into that dark room. >> i think it is the heart of this place. you feel it when you come in. >> the people who just started taking pictures, so this is really an intersection for many generations of photographers and this is a great place to learn because if you need people from different areas and also everyone who works here is working in photography.

>> we get to build the community here. this is different. first of all, this is a great location. it is in a less-populated area. >> of lot of people come here just so that they can participate in this program. it is a great opportunity for people who have a little bit of photographic experience. the people have a lot, they can really come together and share a love and a passion. >> we offer everything from traditional black and white darkrooms to learning how to process your first roll of film. we offer classes and workshops in digital camera, digital

printing. we offer classes basically in the shooting, ton the town at night, treasure island. there is a way for the programs exploring everyone who would like to spend the day on this program. >> hello, my name is jennifer. >> my name is simone. we are going on a field trip to take pictures up the hill. >> c'mon, c'mon, c'mon. >> actually, i have been here a lot. i have never looked closely

enough to see everything. now, i get to take pictures. >> we want to try to get them to be more creative with it. we let them to be free with them but at the same time, we give them a little bit of direction. >> you can focus in here. >> that was cool. >> if you see that? >> behind the city, behind the houses, behind those hills. the see any more hills? >> these kids are wonderful. they get to explore, they get to see different things. >> we let them explore a little bit. they get their best.

if their parents ever ask, we can learn -- they can say that they learned about the depth of field or the rule of thirds or that the shadows can give a good contrast. some of the things they come up with are fantastic. that is what we're trying to encourage. these kids can bring up the creativity and also the love for photography. >> a lot of people come into my classes and they don't feel like they really are creative and through the process of working and showing them and giving them some tips and ideas. >> this is kind of the best kept secret. you should come on and take a class. we have orientations on most saturdays. this is a really wonderful

location and is the real jewel to the community. >> ready to develop your photography skills? the harvey milk photo center focuses on adult classes. and saturday workshops expose youth and adults to photography classes.

>> san francisco recreation and parks department offers classes for the whole family. rec and parks has a class for everyone. discover what is available now and get ready to get out and play. henri matisse. frida kahlo. andy warhol. discover the next great artist. get out and play and get inspired with toddler classes. experience art where making a mess is part of the process. classes and the size the artistic process rather than the

product. children have the freedom to explore materials at their own pace and in their own way. talks love art, especially when they died into the creative process -- dive into the creative process. at the end of the classes, they have cleaned and washup. of.com great way to get out and play. for more information, visit sfrecpark.org. that out and play and get into the groove. rec and parks offers dance classes for seniors. first-time beginners or lifetime enthusiasts -- all are welcome