Eleven new on-call firefighter recruits were officially welcomed into the Jersey Fire & Rescue Service over the Easter weekend with a pass-out parade.
Families and friends of the new recruits joined them for the ceremony where Area Commander Lee Drawbridge presented the firefighters with certificates.
Loved ones were also able to witness some of the life-saving emergency work the new firefighters be undertaking in their new role, with an road traffic collision casualty extrication demonstration.
Following a successful recruitment campaign and subsequent training programme, the new firefighters are joining crews based at either the western or town fire stations.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Bryn Coleman said: “We are delighted to welcome these 11 enthusiastic individuals into the Fire and Rescue Service family.
“Our on-call firefighters are a vital element to the island’s resilience and these new recruits go a long way towards bolstering our resilience within the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service.
“Both our stations rely on on-call firefighters to ensure we can respond effectively to emergencies, and we are grateful for their dedication in helping make our island home that little bit safer.
“We are also grateful to their families and loved ones who were able to join us for their pass-out parade.
“As emergency responders, having that support at home makes all the difference.”
On-call firefighters are often permanently employed by other organisations but provide an on-call service to the fire service when their pager alerts them.
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