Twelve firefighters from the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency (SFRSA) are attending a two-week ‘Fire Officer 1’ course.
The training was officially launched yesterday at the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (Site), Mont Fleuri.

The SFRSA’s divisional officer, Regis Bethew, said in his opening speech that the SFRSA is very committed with its ongoing development programmes whereby staff capacity is one of the core obligations which remain on top of its agenda all year round. 

“We totally believe in such investment as it is worthwhile and the only way forward in order to keep improving the continuity of the agency’s capability to give reliable support or assistance to members of the public and community at large, mainly in fire protection and life threatening situation. This course is indeed another step in this direction,” Mr Bethew said.

The course instructor, Andre Raijmakers, urged all those attending the course to make the most of it. 
“You will be able to take forward what you are learning and how to face challenges. We will also talk about how the local fire service work and how to become good leaders in every situation.”

After the two weeks of training, all those who are taking part will receive a certificate.