Three new on-call recruits for Avon Fire & Rescue Service are set to join Bath’s Fire Station after celebrating their graduation earlier this month following the completion of a training course.
Recruits Dan Harvey, Joseph Cox, Cameron John, Ellie Workman, Kirsty Torrance & James Huntington | Photo © AF&RS
James Huntington, Ellie Workman and Kirsty Torrance graduated in an official ceremony alongside fellow recruits from Avon Fire & Rescue and Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.
James, who has always wanted to help people, said: “I have always believed that becoming a firefighter is something that I can be truly passionate about and proud of, and now I have the opportunity to make it happen.”
The course that the recruits have completed provides new on-call firefighters with specialist knowledge and a wide range of practical skills including tactical firefighting, pitching ladders, breathing apparatus, road traffic collision safety and water safety and rescue.
Having worked in marketing for eight years, Ellie knew that she wanted a change. She said: “I wanted a job that I could be proud of and would give me a purpose.
“This experience has challenged me more than I could imagine but I’ve loved every minute.”
James, Ellie and Kirsty were presented with their completion certificates in the ceremony and will now go on to serve their community in Bath as part of the on-call response crew.
Kirsty has wanted to be a firefighter since she was a small child. She said: “When I found out about being on call, getting the chance to continue working whilst fighting fires and serving the community, I couldn’t sign up fast enough!”
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Steve Imire added: “Congratulations to our new on-call firefighters, James, Ellie and Kirsty, who officially graduated the training course.
“I wish them the best of luck as they respond to incidents and help their communities in Bath.”
