The latest set of students taking part in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s FireBreak programme have graduated at Horsham Fire Station. A Pass Out Parade took place on Friday afternoon (22 March), watched on by the family and friends of the graduates.
The eleven students have completed a week of training, which has included hose running, ladder climbs and wearing breathing apparatus. They have also learned about fire safety, CPR and have gained a HeartStart first aid training qualification.
Positive Memories And Valuable Skills
It is aimed at secondary school students encouraging them to become positive role models and learn skills
Group Manager Adrian Willard, who presented the graduates with their awards said: “Well done to another fantastic group of young people who have shown hard work and determination in what has been a challenging week for them.”
“They should be really proud of their achievements, and I hope they take away with them positive memories and valuable skills such as discipline, teamwork and improving self-confidence.” FireBreak is a programme run by the WSFRS Targeted Education Team. It is aimed at secondary school students encouraging them to become positive role models and learn skills they can use to help towards maintaining a safe community.
The students taking part were:
- Chloe Walker-Smith and Liv Aylmore from Millais
- Codie Reid from The Forest School
- Kai Nahar and Rosie Lastra from Hazelwick
- Logan Taylor from Oriel High School
- Ollie Mercer from The Weald
- Preston Gale and Tommy Berwick from Tanbridge House
- Saxon Dockerill from The Weald
- Tyler Mounteney from Muntham House