Release date: 22 June 2026
Eleven young people have successfully completed the latest EVOLVE course run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
EVOLVE is an early intervention programme for primary school pupils aged 10-11 to support them as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.
During the five-day programme, the pupils from Eastergate CE Primary School and Boxgrove C of E Primary School took part in a diverse range of activities inspired by the role of a firefighter to help build their self-confidence and resilience.
A special pass out parade was held to celebrate the pupils’ achievements on Friday (19 June) at Bognor Fire Station in front of their proud families. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Area Manager for Service Delivery, Ady Carter attended the event and presented the young people with their certificates.
Speaking after the event, he said: “It was a pleasure to meet the young people who took part in our EVOLVE course and watch them demonstrate their new skills.
“Throughout the week they have taken part in a range of activities including running hoses, breathing apparatus exercises, ladder drills, team building challenges, and first aid training.
“They have all worked hard and should be very proud of themselves. I wish them all the best of luck as they head off to secondary school in September.”
People can find out more about West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Targeted Education programmes.
