Maghaberry firefighter graduates and is named as top trainee
Paul Totten, Firefighter from Maghaberry, was part of the cohort that proudly graduated from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service college.
He was one of 18 new Wholetime (full-time) Firefighters that officially graduated from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College (LDC), marking the successful completion of an intensive 18-week training course and the beginning of their operational careers serving the community across Northern Ireland.
During the ceremony, Firefighter Totten was recognised for his exceptional performance in training by receiving the Top Trainee award with a Shield and the George Moore Trophy.
NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings said: “I am incredibly proud to welcome this latest cohort of Wholetime Firefighters to NIFRS.
"Their graduation marks the culmination of months of dedication, teamwork and determination.
"They have shown outstanding commitment to developing the skills and values required to serve our community safely and effectively.”