FireReach
FireReach is part of a series of initiatives being delivered by
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue (SFR) to positively engage with young
people. We have been running the programme successfully, alongside
our local community partners, for the past eight years now.
The purpose of the FireReach programme is to provide training
and development opportunities for young people through Fire &
Rescue related activities.
It seeks to develop core skills and link in with key themes of
the new Scottish Curriculum, "A Curriculum for Excellence". The
programme also aims to promote a more positive image of young
people in the wider community.
The FireReach programme usually runs for five full days, over a
week long period, however there is scope for modules to be taught
independently, in order to reduce the length of the course if
required.
FireReach Objectives
The objective of FireReach is to collaborate with partner
agencies and work together to effect a positive change in young
people by helping them develop:
- skills to become an effective member and/or leader of a
team
- self-discipline
- problem-solving techniques
- confidence and communication skills
- physical capabilities
- citizenship
- an awareness of health & safety
- an understanding of the contribution that the Fire & Rescue
Service and other agencies make to communities
- basic first aid skills
