Bedfordshire Fire Cadets crowned national champions at 2025 Fire Cadet Games

Fire cadets from Bedfordshire were the overall champions at the prestigious National Fire Cadets Games 2025. Cadets took on challenges that showcased their exceptional skills, teamwork and dedication in a competition that brought together young people from across the UK.

The annual event, hosted this year by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, saw teams compete in a series of realistic and challenging scenarios that tested their knowledge, agility and leadership under pressure.

Bedfordshire's cadets delivered outstanding performances across multiple categories, securing top placements in:

Search and rescue - Gold for Team 1 and Silver for Team 2 in Search & Rescue
Home Fire Safety - Silver for Team 2 

The combined efforts of the Bedfordshire teams earned them the overall winners title - an incredible achievement that reflects months of rigorous training, commitment, and passion.

George Whitehurst, a cadet from Sandy who is part of the UK Fire Cadet Voice group, also made a creative contribution to the event by designing the official logo used for this year’s Games.

Lead Cadet Instructor Stacey Moore praised the teams’ efforts and highlighted the wider impact of the programme:

“Our cadets have shown what young people can achieve when they’re given the opportunity to lead, support each other and grow in confidence. To take home the national title is incredible, but more than that, they’ve developed real-life skills that they’ll carry forward in their lives and careers. We are unbelievably proud of them.”

Training for the competition was supported by Bedford Community Fire Station White Watch, who played a vital role in preparing cadets for the challenges they faced.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service extends its thanks to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service for hosting a well-organised and inspiring event, and to all volunteers, instructors and supporters who made the Games a success.

This national recognition marks a proud moment for Bedfordshire’s youth development efforts and highlights the strength and value of the Fire Cadet programme in building future community leaders.