Ten young people have graduated from the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
The course is designed to promote personal resilience and wellbeing while building healthy communities.
Students aged 11-13 from Oriel High School and Ifield Community College engaged in a variety of firefighter simulated exercises and activities aimed at enhancing their social and emotional development.
Participants ran hoses on the drill yard, tackled team-building tasks, learned first aid, and developed communication skills. These activities encouraged the youngsters to step outside their comfort zones and support one another throughout the course.
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To find out more about West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s Targeted Education programmes, visit westsussex.gov.uk.
A special pass out parade took place to celebrate these students’ achievements at Crawley Fire Station in front of their families and the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks.
Station Manager James McGrath attended the ceremony, presenting the young people with their certificates. Speaking after the event, McGrath expressed his delight in meeting the latest GRIT students and witnessing their demonstrations of newly acquired skills.
Councillor Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, praised the GRIT programme for making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. He congratulated the graduates on their hard work and thanked the Targeted Education Team for their efforts.
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