EIGHT future firefighters from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) recently completed the NSW Rural Fire Service School (RFS) Cadet program.

The program has been running for seven years.

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The four-week training course was led by volunteers from Bulahdelah and Green Point RFS brigades and provided students with an insight into fire safety and prevention techniques.

Participants also gained an appreciation of community service and the work and commitment of the volunteers.

Cadet Sebastian Sumner thoroughly enjoyed the course and said the skills learnt will last a lifetime.

“The cadet program was fantastic, and I was very proud to wear the uniform,” Sebastian told News Of The Area.

“I learnt a lot about teamwork, taking responsibility, initiative and leadership, and these skills will be very useful in future employment.”

Bulahdelah Rural Fire Service Captain Rod Parr said, “This is the first time the program has been offered locally and commended the cadets on their enthusiasm.

“What a privilege it was to teach and mentor these students.

“Their leadership and teamwork skills grew immensely over the four-weeks, as did their confidence.

“Each and every cadet can hold their heads up with pride as their achievements were incredible.”

The students were celebrated at a recent school assembly.

Following the success of the program, plans are now in place to repeat the course with a new group of students later in the year.

The NSW RFS is the world’s largest volunteer fire service with over 70,000 dedicated volunteers across New South Wales.

New volunteers are always welcome to join the brigades.

By John SAHYOUN