AN appeal has been launched to find more volunteers to help run Stockton Heath and Birchwood Fire Cadets.

The service currently has around 100 adult volunteers who help to lead, guide and inspire around 350 cadets, aged 12 to 17, across the area but they are looking for more people to help out in Warrington.

Nick Evans, Cheshire Fire youth and community cohesion manager, said: “Sadly we can't run the cadet units without people from the Birchwood and Stockton Heath area that can help.

"It's a fantastic opportunity and I know that if you spoke to any of our volunteer cadet staff they would tell you they do it because they love it.

“I think there is a misconception attached to the Fire Cadets as people think they have to have experience with the fire and rescue service, but that's simply not the case.

"I am appealing to anyone over the age of 18, who lives in the area and has an evening a week free, to please get in touch."

Call 01606 868654 or download the application pack from cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs/volunteers.