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Role models

List of role models

Meet Samantha

“At 44, I’m now a station commander with 27 years of service. I’m not afraid to be myself – I love my life and my work.”

Meet Nikki

“I joined the fire service because I wanted to do something worthwhile and rewarding. I wanted to try to make a difference. The fire and rescue service ticked those boxes.”

Meet Caroline

“I needed a new and exciting challenge in my life so thought I would give it a go”

Meet Ant

“I thought my dyslexia would hold me back when I applied… But being open and honest about it has helped me gain real support so I could develop and progress.”

Meet Dave

I’ve been very successful in my role and in 10 years time I would like to be a station manager. The fire service is very supportive and although I still have dark days, I work through it.

Meet Erdal

“I’m originally from Turkey and wanted to give something back to the community who had accepted me. My brother-in-law was in the service and suggested that I join.”

Meet Hannah

“At the time of joining the fire service my life was very uncertain. I was 22 and had just left university where I studied Linguistics and Japanese. I didn’t know what I wanted to do.”

Meet Joanna

“The best thing about being a firefighter is the variety. You never know what the next call is going to be and you have a real sense of achievement when you’re able to help someone in their time of need.”

Meet Lynsey

“After my knee operation I was told that I would be lucky to walk properly again. But I’m a firm believer that you can achieve anything. Now I’m a firefighter.”