Students complete fire service program

Nine students from Brisbane Waters Secondary College, Woy Woy, completed the NSW Rural Fire Service Secondary School Cadet Program on October 18.

Assistant Commissioner Rebel Talbert said the program is the ideal way to introduce young people to the important role volunteer fire fighters play within communities.

"These cadets have completed a 10-week course that has given them skills which will last a lifetime," Mr Talbert said.

"As well as examining fire behaviour, the students have been taught essential fire safety techniques and gained an appreciation of the work our emergency services do every day in this State.

"The cadet program also offers students the opportunity to experience firsthand the commitment and camaraderie that comes with volunteering," he continued.

Mr Talbert said this was the fifth time the College had offered the program to its Woy Woy campus students.

"It's great to see genuine enthusiasm for this important community based program.

Mr Talbert said fire service members enjoyed working with schools and communities.

"Firefighters cannot do it alone.

"The Service is proud to pass on the ideals of community service, dedication and teamwork to the next generation," he said.

Media release, 18 Oct 2016

Rebel Talbert, NSW Rural Fire Service