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Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

Standing Tall

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Rural Fire Service Cadetships


Our neighbours could have been forgiven for asking about the regular visits of so many emergency service vehicles to our campus on Thursday afternoons. The reason is really simple - our students have been involved in high level training in emergency procedures as part of the Rural Fire Service Cadetship Program. Students, emergency services and local volunteers have worked alongside each other to share knowledge and expertise in so many different areas of emergency management. We often take for granted the level of skill, knowledge and courage shown by volunteers and members of our emergency services in times of community need.

At the end of the program, students at TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus graduated from the Rural Fire Service Cadetship Program under the watchful eye of the NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Fitzsimmons, other members of the upper echelons of the Rural Fire Service, parents, friends and staff member.

The students have shown a commitment to building community and learning how to protect community in times of hardship. Their interest and learning in this program was guided by the expertise of Inspector Geerin, volunteers from local brigades and the enthusiasm of Mr McCallum co-ordinating teacher.

Male and female students stepped outside the usual activities of 15 year olds to learn about, and sample the activities of all aspect of emergency services. The level of maturity shown by the students was a credit to all, their families and our campus. Many have expressed an interest in taking their training further and volunteering in the services.

"Our community can only become stronger and safer with such interest and dedication being shown by our young people," said Commissioner Fitzsimmons as he and Mrs Player, Campus Principal presented the cadets with their graduation certificates.

This great program is yet another example of how our campus works with the agencies to strengthen our community while building socially responsible young people who constantly model "Standing Tall".  We are proud of our students and our association with the NSW Rural Fire Service.