A Grimsby pageant Queen who has won two titles has been dividing her time between charitable events and her passion for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service. Mary Anna Jennings, 21, is the current title holder for Miss Lincolnshire and Miss Ethical Queen. She started her career as an aviation firefighter and now works as a cadet instructor for Humberside Fire & Rescue at Peaks Lane Fire Station in Grimsby.
"It's really rewarding work," she said. "I'm responsible for planning lessons and ensuring their safety and we do lots of drills and get the equipment out that full-time firefighters use and allow them to experience what it's like as a firefighter. READ MORE: Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Grimsby with our free newsletter When the weather will get cooler again as temperatures hit mid-20s in northern Lincolnshire "There are absolutely fantastic opportunities for them and a lot of people don't know it exists and assume cadets is just for the army.
It's fantastic to be involved in community projects like this and it's completely free for the cadets." Mary also founded the SWIFS project (Supporting Women In the Fire Service) as part of the Miss England competition. "It's been really well received," she said.
"Some really positive things have come out of the competition and it's a project I'll continue regardless of what happens." Mary Anna Jennings (in yellow) with cadets at Humberside Fire and Rescue Peaks Lane Fire Station (Image: Supplie.
