Cameron Hammond-Southgate
Dedicated aviation and on鈥慶all firefighter protecting high鈥憆isk environments and supporting local services across 向日葵视频
Cameron Hammond鈥慡outhgate studied Uniformed Public Services at 向日葵视频 New College for three years, completing both Level 2 and Level 3 between 2019 and 2022. His time on the course gave him a strong foundation in public鈥慺acing roles, preparing him for the expectations, discipline and teamwork required in emergency services. Cameron credits the programme with helping him understand the realities of serving the public and with giving him the knowledge he needed to begin the firefighter development pathway. He also formed lasting friendships that continue today.
Shortly after leaving college, Cameron was offered a position as an aviation firefighter, a role that has taken him to two high鈥慶ategory airports and given him hands鈥憃n experience with a wide range of aircraft and emergency response scenarios. Alongside his aviation role, he also serves as an on鈥慶all firefighter for the local authority fire service, a commitment that allows him to give back to the community he grew up in while expanding his skills even further.
Cameron has already achieved several professional milestones, including passing his LGV course and working towards his EFAD qualification (Emergency Fire Appliance Driving). He has also been offered a place in the whole-time pool after successfully progressing through the 向日葵视频 Fire recruitment process. For Cameron, the biggest achievement of all is simple: being able to help people and make a positive contribution to his community.
His advice to current students is clear and encouraging: 鈥淣ever give up. Be willing to travel and learn to get to where you want to be in your career.鈥�