Team 11 Complete Action-Packed Residential

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Once Team 11 had finished their induction week and got to know each other, their teamwork skills were put to the test on a 4-day residential in Dartmoor, led by team leaders Sam and Andy. On day one, the team arrived at the Pengelly Centre to check out their accommodation for the trip and meet […]

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Team 10 Build Veg Garden for Local School

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After working tirelessly for two weeks in the winter wind and rain, Prince’s Trust Team 10 completed their Community Project. As part of their course, participants must collectively chose a project within the community that needs a little help from the Prince’s Trust Team. Together they chose to offer a helping hand to Sandy Hill […]

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New Fire Wardens trained at Pool Academy

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Members of staff from Pool Academy attended fire warden training sessions over two days. This FAA accredited course, introduces participants to risk assessments, evacuation procedures and business specific information regarding fire safety. The training was delivered on-site at the academy and participants learnt about fire safety, prevention and how to use fire extinguishers. We received great feedback from […]

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Prince’s Trust Team 9 celebrate successfully completing twelve week development programme

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A group of seven young people aged between 16 and 25 years old who are not in employment, education or training (NEETS), celebrated on the 6th of September at New County Hall after completing a 12 week Prince’s Trust TEAM programme in Truro. As part of the personal development course, the team completed a community project which saw them […]

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Phoenix Instructors attend Careers South West Event

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Three of our Phoenix Instructors attended the Cornwall Careers Show on the 12th and 13th of October to talk about our range of training courses. Young people from local schools and community groups attending the event were encouraged to wear the fire uniform we provided to understand the full weight of the kit while instructors told […]

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Penryn College students “pass out” in front of parents at Falmouth Fire Station

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Ten students from Penryn College “passed out” at Falmouth Fire Station after completing the five day Phoenix Project course which saw them challenge themselves and each other. During the ceremony, held in front of family, friends and Penryn mayor, Mark Snowdon, the group showcased the firefighting techniques they had learned during the previous five days, […]

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Princes Trust TEAM celebrate successfully completing twelve week development programme

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A group of seven young people aged between 16 and 25 years old who are not in employment, education or training (NEETS), will be celebrating on Wednesday 06 April at Heartlands in Pool after completing a 12 week Prince’s Trust TEAM programme at Tolvaddon Community Fire Station. As part of the personal development course the team […]

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Penryn College students “pass out” in front of parents at Falmouth Fire Station

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Ten students from Penryn College “passed out” at Falmouth Fire Station after completing the five day Phoenix Project course which saw them challenge themselves and each other. During the ceremony, held in front of family, friends and Penryn mayor, Mark Snowdon, the group showcased the firefighting techniques they had learned during the previous five days, […]

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Princes Trust Team 2 celebrate recognition at South West Princes Trust Awards

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Liskeard Team 2                    This Team has been nominated for the Avon & Somerset Police Community Impact award, which recognises the positive contribution young people make to their local community whilst developing their own skills.   A group of nine employed young people aged 18 to 24, from Liskeard in Cornwall, gave up their own […]

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Phoenix Celebrate Success of the last 18 months

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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s Phoenix Community Engagement & Training team hosted an evening at Falmouth Community Fire Station on Tuesday 23 September bringing together their partners, peers and clients. The event showcased  their new branding and website www.phoenixcornwall.co.uk and highlighted the projects achievements over the last 18 months. Previous participants from 4 different Phoenix […]

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Thank You Falmouth Town Council

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Phoenix had some brilliant news this week, Falmouth Town Council have awarded us an annual grant of £2000 a year. We are delighted that the council have recognised the value of the work we do within Falmouth. We would like to thank them for their continued support of our programme.  Planning is already underway in the Phoenix […]

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Cosgarne Hall – July 2014

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Cosgarne Hall is supported accommodation based in St Austell, working with clients who are homeless and many who have a range of addiction problems. We worked with the group to help them to take the first steps to reintegrate with society. The week instilled greater confidence and self-esteem in those who suffer from mental health […]

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A history of Phoenix

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Phoenix came to Cornwall in 2002 from Tyne & Wear, it was recognised by the service as a way to engage with harder to reach members of the community. The project began by engaging with 9 schools in the west of  Cornwall, the project gained respect and recognition for the efforts of the team and […]

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Liskeard Lone Parents

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We worked with a fantastic group of lone parents from Liskeard Job Centre. Here they all are with their certificates celebrating their success at their pass out on the Friday.     The group worked hard during the week, the all improved their confidence, feelings of self belief and ability to work and communicate in […]

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