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Young People & SchoolsBehind every firefighter there are specialist support teams all playing their part, helping to save lives
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What is your role?
I work with children and young people to improve their understanding of fire safety, develop better decision-making skills and reduce fire-related risk. I deliver FireWise interventions and The King’s Trust Award in Developing Resilience, helping young people build confidence, resilience and positive life skills.
What inspires you to work with young people?
Young people need safe, supportive spaces where they can build confidence, develop social skills and feel a sense of belonging. I enjoy helping them recognise their potential and providing the encouragement and guidance they need to flourish.
What difference do you see from the programme?
Seeing young people step outside their comfort zones, achieve things they didn’t think they could and develop greater confidence and self-belief is incredibly rewarding.
The best advice anyone gave you was…
“Your breath is life.” When you feel lost, return to your breath. It is always there—steady, constant and a place of safety.
What is your role?
To work with young people to help them make positive choices, build resilience, and stay safe. Through education, and engagement activities, I use fire safety and early intervention programmes to support young people in developing confidence, improving their wellbeing, and reducing risk taking behaviours.
What inspires you to work with young people?
What inspires me most is seeing the positive impact that support and encouragement can have on a young person’s life. Every young person has potential, and being able to help them recognise their strengths, overcome challenges, and become more confident to achieve goals for the future.
What difference do you see from the programme?
The programme helps young people develop life skills, improve their confidence, and make safer, more informed decisions. I often see the young people become more confident, more willing to try new things, and better equipped to deal with challenges. It’s amazing to see the progress they make and the pride they feel in their achievements.
The best advice anyone gave you was…
“Every day is a new chance to make a positive choice”