Tamworth students complete NSW Rural Fire Service cadet program


Iain Hoey
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Tamworth students graduate from RFS cadet program
As reported by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), students from Calrossy Anglican High School have completed the Secondary School Cadet Program in the Tamworth District.
Fourteen Year 9 and 10 students graduated from the program, which aims to educate young people about fire safety and the role of emergency services.
RFS District Manager, Superintendent Bron Waters, congratulated the students on their achievement.
She highlighted the program’s focus on fire behaviour, safety techniques, and the contribution of volunteer firefighters.
Superintendent Waters said: “As well as examining fire behaviour, the participants have learned essential fire safety techniques and gained an appreciation of the work emergency services do every day across the state.”
Encouraging future firefighting efforts
Superintendent Waters emphasised the importance of the cadet program in preparing the next generation of firefighters.
She encouraged graduates to consider joining their local brigades and completing further training to become bush firefighters.
The program has been running for two decades, with thousands of students across NSW graduating.
Communities across New South Wales rely on RFS volunteers to protect them and their property.
Programs like this one help to ensure that there will be skilled volunteers ready to step in when needed.
Superintendent Waters expressed gratitude to the school staff for their support, saying: “It is fantastic to see such enthusiasm for this program from students and educators, and I would like to thank School Principal David Smith and Career Advisor Charles Impey for their support in making this course available to their students.”
Building essential skills and values
The RFS cadet program not only equips students with firefighting skills but also instils values such as teamwork, leadership, and confidence.
Delivered by local RFS volunteers, the course provides practical knowledge and an understanding of the significant role that volunteer firefighters play in their communities.
Superintendent Waters noted the enthusiasm of the participants and the importance of fostering a new generation of volunteers.