Twelve young people are celebrating after completing a course designed to build confidence and life skills.
The latest IGNITE course was delivered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service with participants aged 16 to 19.
The young people came from Chichester College.
Ady Carter, area manager for service delivery at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It was fantastic to meet our latest IGNITE students and watch them demonstrate their new skills. They have all worked really hard and should be proud of everything they have achieved.
"I hope this course has given them an insight into the fire and rescue service and may inspire them to consider this as a future career."
The IGNITE course focuses on building personal resilience, improving wellbeing, and strengthening relationships through hands-on activities and firefighter-simulated exercises.
A pass out parade took place at Bognor Fire Station on February 13, where the young people were presented with certificates.
Councillor Duncan Crow, cabinet member for community support, fire and rescue, said the course has wider benefits.
He said: "I would like to congratulate the young people who completed the IGNITE course.
"These programmes delivered by our Targeted Education Team make a real difference in helping to build stronger, safer communities across West Sussex."
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