Firefly
The Firefly project is run by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service with the aim of educating young people aged 11 – 17 about fire safety in their homes and communities and reducing anti-social behaviour.
Firefly is an accredited five day course based at a working fire station and is run by firefighters. It offers young people an energetic physical challenge and the chance to learn skills in firefighting, home safety awareness, first aid, team building, communication and personal development.
On completion of the course, attendees will participate in a passing out parade and receive a portfolio of achievement which includes accreditations, photographic evidence, and certificates of attendance and life skills.
Who is Firefly aimed at?
Firefly is aimed at young people between 11 and 17 who may be experiencing difficulties in engaging with school or their peers. They may have low self-esteem or confidence. As a result they may be displaying anti-social behaviour including deliberate firesetting and malicious calls to the emergency services. The programme is also aimed at young people who have offended or may be at risk of offending.
What are the aims of Firefly?
- To achieve safer communities.
- To address home and fire safety and anti-social behaviour issues and their consequences.
- To challenge inappropriate behaviour.
- To promote team spirit and teach life skills and values.
- To improve the life chances of young people.
- To reduce re-offending rates.
- To reduce non-accidental fires and malicious calls.
- To reduce attacks on firefighters.
Interested in taking part?
If you live in Greater Manchester and are aged between 11 and 17 and are interested in taking part please contact Connexions, your Youth Offending Team or the Probation Service who will refer you if you are suitable.
More information
For more information about Firefly please call the project co-ordinator on 01204 902 108 or email allfiredup@manchesterfire.gov.uk.