Lee's Story

Written by Apprentice Business Safety Advisor Laura Broughton

Lee is one of our Business Safety Advisor Apprentices and he is based at Manchester Central station. Lee, 20, first became involved with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service when he joined the Princes Trust team in Eccles last year. 

Whilst on the 12 week course which the Princes Trust provides alongside GMFRS, Lee gained confidence and key skills in a number of areas.

 Unfortunately Lee was attacked a few years ago which put a huge barrier on his life. As a result of this he had a few bad years in high school and found himself in trouble and ended up in a job he didn’t want to do.

Lee has always been interested in working for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service but always felt that he wasn’t good enough.

Thanks to the Princes Trust Course, along with the help from his team managers and peers on the team, his confidence improved and helped him believe that a career in the fire service was possible. Lee is a shining example of the work that the Princes Trust does for young people in our communities.

Lee has improved massively whilst working with our Protection Officers at Manchester Central station and now enjoys coming to work each day.

I recently asked Lee about his time with the fire service and he told me

“I’ve never polished boots so much in my entire life.”

“I am really proud of where I am today and when I look at the crest on my uniform, it is a constant reminder of how much I have improved.”

“I will always have endless respect for the Princes Trust and the Fire Service for the impact it has had on me. I can honestly say they have changed my life.”

If Lee’s story has inspired you to make a change, or you know someone you think could benefit and you are between 16-25 please get in touch with Angela Sands, Eccles Prince’s Trust Team Manager on 07854494816.