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# New firefighters take part in ceremony as they complete initial training
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-firefighters-take-part-in-ceremony-as-they-complete-initial-training/
- Published: 2024-06-14T05:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-13T17:52:17.000Z
- Description: A new cohort of firefighters have taken part in a ceremony following the completion of their initial training.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

A new cohort of firefighters have taken part in a ceremony following the completion of their initial training.

The new group of 16 Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service recruits took part in a passing out parade earlier this month.

The ceremony also saw the new firefighters demonstrate their skills in simulated incidents following their 15-week training.

They will now continue their training at stations across the county.

Group manager Martin Weaver, said:

> “The event marked an incredible milestone in the career of these new firefighters and is a significant day for the service.  
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> “They can hold their heads high and be proud of what they have achieved having undertaken an intensive training programme.   
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> “The course has presented a range of challenges to all of the recruits at various times over the last 15 weeks, least of all the requirement to undertake assessments in both theory and practical.  
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> “I’m extremely pleased and proud to see the hard work, dedication and professionalism of all 16 trainees in completing their initial course and I look forward to seeing them go on to realising their full potential throughout their operational firefighter apprenticeship.”  
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> Martin Weaver