Today, we welcome to 14 Full-Time firefighters and 9 On-Call firefighters who have successfully completed our recent recruit courses, marking the start of their careers with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
In a proud moment shared with their loved ones, our newest firefighter recruits demonstrated their dedication and proficiency in firefighting and life-saving techniques. Firefighter Doab and Firefighter Holbrook received the distinguished honour of a silver axe from our Training Instructors, acknowledging their exceptional performance and unwavering determination.
The On-Call firefighters will be serving at the following fire stations:
- Cleethorpes
- Crowle
- Hornsea
- Kirton in Lindsey
- Market Weighton
- Scunthorpe
- Waltham
- Withernsea
Chief Fire Officer Phil Shillito welcomes the newest members of the Humberside Fire family, stating, “Today marks the beginning of a career that promises both challenges and fulfilment, coupled with significant responsibility. I am immensely proud of the dedication shown by our recruits. It is inspiring to see our Full-Time and On-Call firefighters working together seamlessly, as they often do during incidents."
He added, “It is such an honour to welcome new firefighters. Every member of staff plays a pivotal role in keeping our communities and each other safe. Our values and behaviours outlined in the Core Code of Ethics define us as an organisation. We must continually strive to uphold the trust placed in us by our communities, whether we are ensuring safety in a vulnerable person's home or rescuing someone during one of the worst moments of their life.”
“The pride and satisfaction derived from serving the community and being part of this extraordinary team cannot be overstated. I wish all our staff a long and rewarding career with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.”