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African Challenge Scotland visit Springburn Fire Station

African Challenge Scotland (ACS) Children and Youth Club recently visited the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services at The Springburn Station.

African Challenge Scotland (ACS) continues to promote safety and security awareness within the ethnic minority in our community, thanks to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Springburn Glasgow. Over twenty children and youth members of the ACS visited the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Springburn Station Glasgow on 11th June, 2016. The exercise which lasted over an hour involved fire and rescue orientation and a practical session.

  • Ugwuanyi Stephen Okwudili, African Challenge Scotland Project Manager said that “the visit was informative, and fun”. He appreciated knowing about the fire service network in Glasgow and the fire safety measures taken during building and road constructions. It is quite different from what we have in Africa where we have different agency taking care of chemical spills, road accidents, and water rescue.”
  • Walter Nana, African Challenge Scotland youth, really enjoyed the event and said that “he will become a fireman to safe lives”. He said that “the staff were very nice to us, they showed us what to do when there is a fire incident”. According to Walter, what he enjoyed most was the practical session where he communicated with walkie talkies, and practiced how to pump water and he enjoyed seeing the hydraulic rescue cutters used to rescue and extricate victims of road traffic accidents by cutting through vehicle structures
  • Manika Diarra, another youth enjoyed seeing herself in the full uniform of a fire fighter and said “The staff were so nice that they allowed us to put on their safety overalls and helmet. I will apply for an internship with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after my forthcoming SQA examination. Thanks to African Challenge Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services for this Opportunity”.
  • Ronier Deumeni, African Challenge Scotland President said: “We will continue to promote safety and security awareness to our young people and guide them to be successful and well integrated citizens. We thank Scottish Fire and Rescue Services for the opportunity and our partner ng homes for their continued support.”

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