SIX new Firefighters have joined the ranks at Newton Abbot Fire Station.

On their Facebook page the team says: ‘We at Newton Abbot Fire Station would like to welcome the six new Firefighters that have recently joined our ranks.

‘Following a wave of recent retirements we have been fortunate enough to have a range of new starters join us within the past year.

These firefighters are all ranging between one year’s service, down to just a couple of months.

‘Within this short period of time however, they have already started to demonstrate the correct attributes and skills required to be called a Firefighter.

‘They still all have a way to go in their training before being deemed as fully competent, but with the current effort and drive shown, we are confident they will prove they have what it takes to be part of the team.

‘Congratulations once again on your positions and best of luck on your future career with us here at Newton Abbot fire station.’