A group of young people will have their achievements recognised tomorrow (Wednesday 14 November) after completing Barrow fire station’s latest ‘Young Firefighters Phoenix Course'.
The innovative Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service scheme helps young people from Barrow to build their self-confidence and improve teamwork and communication by training them in basic skills like first-aid and rudimentary fire fighting.
Photographers are invited to attend the passing out parade at the station on Phoenix Road from 1:30pm where family, friends and instructors will watch the scheme’s successful Young Firefighters perform hose drills and other exercises before being presented with certificates of achievement.
Firefighters are seen as positive role models and the Young Firefighters scheme is helping crews to forge closer links with young people who may underachieve at school or struggle with social problems.
The 11 young people, who have attended the latest course, were nominated for the scheme by St Bernard's RC School, Walney School, Thorncliffe School, Alfred Barrow School, and Dowdales School.
People can arrange to receive a free Home Safety Check by contacting Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service's freephone number 0800-358-4777.
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