Branches of the Fire Cadets operate at a number of South Yorkshire's fire stations. Recruits can join the Fire Cadets from the age of 13 up to the age of 17, with some even progressing to become instructors themselves. Spending one evening a week at stations across South Yorkshire, the youngsters are put through their paces by a team of dedicated instructors. Recruits learn firefighting skills and techniques, and also spend time away from the station on team-building exercises.
The programme aims to educate, raise awareness and provide practical work-based learning opportunities for young people.
Urban Rangers
The 'Urban Rangers' initiative was launched in November 2008 in partnership with several agencies including South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield 50+ group and Sheffield City Council Children and Young People Directorates Aiming High programme.
At age 16 young people, who have ideally been involved in SYFR's Fire Cadet scheme, have the opportunity to volunteer to receive training to become Urban Rangers. The training enables them to deal with a whole range of issues affecting our communities. The Rangers can offer safety advice to local residents and spot potential safety hazards such as refuse and abandoned cars.
Following training, the Urban Rangers work in conjunction with SYFR and partnership agency initiatives to help make Sheffield a safer and more pleasant place to live.
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