Twelve students have completed a fire service course designed to develop life skills and boost confidence.
The group from Worthing College graduated from the Ignite programme, run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which supports young people in building personal resilience, improving wellbeing, and strengthening relationships.
The 16 to 19-year-olds took part in firefighter-simulated exercises, including hose running drills, first aid training and teamwork challenges.
Andy Piller, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, said: "I was delighted to meet our latest Ignite students and watch them demonstrate their new skills.
"Their hard work and commitment to the course has been fantastic and I can see how much they have developed their confidence, communication and teamworking over the course of this programme."
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A pass out parade was held on Friday, October 17 at Lancing Fire Station to celebrate the students’ achievements, with family in attendance.
Mr Piller said the experience offers "a valuable insight into the fire and rescue service" and could inspire future career choices.
Councillor Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire & Rescue, said: "Ignite is just one of our Targeted Education Team’s inclusive programmes for young people, helping to build safer, stronger and more resilient communities across the county.
"I would like to congratulate all the young people who completed the course, and I hope they will use their new skills to support them in their future endeavours."
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