6 days ago
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- South Wales Guardian
Parade at Amman Valley Fire Station for fire cadets
On Thursday, June 12, a Pass Out Parade was hosted to mark the achievements of the latest group of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Fire Cadets.
The cadets have gained a Fire Cadets qualification and were presented with an achievement certificate from Area Manager Geraint Thomas.
The event marked the achievements of the latest group of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Fire Cadets. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service) Fire Cadets Co-Ordinator Karen Mayze said: 'It was a proud milestone for the Amman Valley Fire Cadets as they officially passed out after successfully completing their two-year Fire Cadet programme.
'Throughout their journey they have shown incredible commitment, grown in confidence, and are actively involved in their community.
'They should be immensely proud of their achievements, well done Amman Valley Cadets. Also, a massive thank you to all the instructors who have supported these young people.'
The young people learned a wide range of skills from the program. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service) Over the course of the last two-years these dedicated young people have learnt a wide range of valuable skills and techniques through Fire Station ground training and education in the classroom.
Fire Cadets is a national uniformed youth organisation supported by the National Fire Chiefs Council and run by individual Fire and Rescue Services throughout the UK.
Fire Cadets is run by individual Fire and Rescue Services throughout the UK. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service) The aim of the Fire Cadets Programme is to create safer communities through developing young people's knowledge and skills of the Fire and Rescue Service.
This helps raise awareness of the importance of keeping safe from fire in a fun, safe and secure environment.
