A video shows brand new firefighters taking part in training ahead of starting their new roles.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomed our 18 new  fulltime firefighters this week.

A graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 1 November at Maidenhead Fire Station.

Writing about the graduation online, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Congratulations to our new firefighters and welcome to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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"If you are interested in becoming a Firefighter, please see our upcoming 'Discover a Career' sessions at rbfrs.co.uk/discovery"

Residents were quick to congratulation the newest recruits.

One wrote: "Well done everyone. Sadly I didn’t have lucky enough be between 18 newest wholetime firefighters but I’m going for next round 

"Good luck everyone and have safe shifts."