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Passing out ceremony for Young Firefighters

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The group, which includes eight from the Droitwich branch of the Young Firefighters Association (YFA) and nine from the Redditch branch, have all recently completed the YFA training programme with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).


At the passing out ceremony on Saturday afternoon (19 May), they will be presented with a certificate of achievement by HWFRS's Deputy Chief Fire Officer Richard Lawrence and they will also demonstrate to their families, Fire Service personnel and local dignitaries some of the skills they have learnt during their training. This will include a hose running drill, a ladder climb, a simulated car fire and a house rescue demonstration, and will be followed by a first aid demonstration by some of HWFRS's existing Young Firefighters.

Ade Taylor, Branch Co-ordinator at Droitwich YFA, said: 'It's important that we recognise the achievement of the Young Firefighters who have worked so hard to complete their training. The Passing Out ceremony is an opportunity to congratulate these youngsters and extend our thanks to their families for supporting them through this process."

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Richard Lawrence added: "As they have completed their YFA training, these young people will have developed many skills, such as self-confidence, team work and community spirit, that will be of positive benefit to them as they go through life. It takes determination and commitment to complete the YFA programme and they should be proud of themselves for achieving this."

He also praised the volunteer co-ordinators from H&WFRS who give up their time to assist with the YFA scheme.

The Droitwich branch of the YFA meet every Wednesday evening at Droitwich Fire Station while the Redditch branch meet every Thursday evening at Redditch Fire Station, both between 7pm and 9pm.