Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has extended his congrats to the Orsett
Young Firefighters who, after completing a 17 week course, had their passing
out parade at Orsett fire station last Friday.
The young people from across
the local area have enjoyed a varied, challenging, and character building
program providing the students with an invaluable insight to the fire service
and helping them to aspire to the high personal standards of Essex Fire and
Rescue Service.
Students were continually
assessed in areas such as punctuality, communication skills, conduct and
politeness and relationship with workmates and supervisors, and were given
hands on experience of firefighting techniques.
Local MP Stephen Metcalfe
commented: “I was delighted to attend the passing out parade for the second
year running. The scheme not only provides an invaluable insight to the fire
service but it gives young people something to aspire to. Being part of a
uniformed service is an incredible responsibility and a great achievement and I
am so glad that young people in my constituency can get a taste of that.”
“I would like to thank all
those who organised the event and those who dedicate their time and efforts to
the program. I would also like to offer my congratulations to the young people
who have completed the course and look forward to seeing many more do so in the
future!”
