The Young Firefighters Association offers young people the opportunity to get involved with fire and rescue. There are five branches of the Young Firefighters Association in Northumberland and young people aged between 13 and 18 years old can get involved at the following fire stations: * Berwick * Blyth * Ashington * Hexham * Alnwick Being a Young Firefighter means taking part in firefighting training and activities like scaling ladders, working with the hoses and using special equipment. Firefighting is a mental and physical challenge and Young Firefighters always work as part of a team. In addition to learning how to tackle fires, a Young Firefighter can also gain lots of new personal skills like: * Teamwork * Leadership * Self-confidence * Physical fitness Young Firefighters also have the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification called the BTEC Intermediate Award in Basic Firefighting Skills. | 
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