Fire Brigades in Bournemouth are recruiting students to boost their pool of volunteer's to help in the community.

They've launched a new partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College that'll see youngsters carrying out fire safety checks in the community instead of trained fireman.

Bosses say it ties in with the Prime Minister's Big Society which is taught on some courses at the College.

Commander Keith Bacon say's the new idea's not a way to cover up cutbacks!