FORMER Jimboomba Auxiliary firefighter Jacob Lamberton will join the ranks of the Bundamba fire brigade station.
Mr Lamberton graduated as one of 36 frontline firefighters at a Brisbane ceremony in December after three months of intensive training.
Logan MP Linus Power said the graduates were community champions.
“The training for our graduate firefighters has been tough, as it needs to be, to make sure they’re prepared for the unexpected, and I want to congratulate them on their graduation,” Mr Power said.
“The challenges of Queensland’s recent bushfire emergency highlight the high level of professionalism, courage and resilience expected of officers like Jacob, in service of our community.”
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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said the Queensland government committed $29.5 million to attract an extra 100 firefighters to fire affected areas.
“Being a firefighter of a fire communications officer isn’t easy and Queenslanders rely on our graduates to be committed and resilient to keep them safe in emergencies,” he said.
QFES deputy commissioner Mark Roche said firefighters were required to demonstrate professionalism and honesty in the community.
“We encourage our new firefighters and fire communication officers to be courageous in how they challenge their peers and help improve our workforce,” he said.
