Press Release - High Sheriff meets city firefighters

Monday 26 February - 09.30hrs

The High Sheriff of Bristol, Mr Richard Lee, and his wife Libby, are set to visit Avon Fire & Rescue Service tomorrow - Tuesday 27 February.

Mr Lee will be meeting Assistant Chief Fire Officer Chris Palmer, along with members of Blue Watch at Temple Fire Station.

He will watch a number of demonstrations laid on by the crews, before heading off to the service’s Youth Development Centre, at Bedminster Fire Station.

While at the Youth Development Centre Mr Lee will meet youngsters enrolled on the FireSkills course, as well as staff and other students.
FireSkills is designed for disaffected and disadvantaged young people aged 13 to 16 years old. The course allows students to take part in elements of the Fire Cadet programme while still gaining educational qualifications. Those referred to the course have an opportunity to gain two Key Skills and a unit of Preparation for Employment.