Nov 13 - New Recruits For Gibraltar Fire And Rescue Service

Fire fighters Tyrone Buttegieg, Ivan Riddell and Matthew Sivers have successfully completed the firefighter development program at the fire service college, in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK.

A spokesman for the Gibraltar Fire And Rescue Service said: "During the eight weeks of this mentally and physically demanding course the new entrants have been continuously assessed on all aspects of fire service activities. Practical and theoretical exams included core skills, ladder and hose drills, Breathing Apparatus and compartment fire behaviour training encompassing search and rescue techniques as well as recognising the signs and symptoms of developing fire events such as flashover or backdraft and mitigating the effects of these.

"Additionally they have been trained in road traffic collisions which involves the release of persons trapped in a crashed vehicle and subsequently applying medical assistance with the completion of a first person on scene module.

"The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service wish our three new firefighters a safe and prosperous career with the Organisation." 

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