NEW recruits have officially joined Cumbria's fire crews after months of intensive training.
Cumbria and Fire Rescue Service has announced that there are 16 new full-time firefighters who have joined the team.
The new recruits underwent 12 weeks of intensive training before they were able to graduate and work as fully qualified firefighters.
A spokesman from Cumbria and Fire Rescue Service said: "Congratulations to our new full-time firefighters who have successfully graduated following 12 weeks of intensive training."
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