The Martha's Vineyard Times Edgartown welcomes new slate of firefighters Graduates from firefighter I and II courses look toward future of service to the Island community. 1 of 4 Lieutenant Kara Shemeth (left) receives her Firefighting I and II certificate and shakes the hand of Edgartown Fire Chief Alex Schaeffer. From left: Graduates Kara Shemeth, Kevin Cody, Morgan Vincent, Dayana Dos Santos, Edney Teles, Craig Willett, and Benjamin Davey stand in front of the Edgartown fire engine. Edgartown select board member Art Smadbeck thanks the graduates for their hard work and dedication to the Island community. Firefighting instructors Steven Foster and Thomas Ignacio congratulate the graduating class on their accomplishments during the ceremony.