Injured rugby league star Levi Nzungou becomes a firefighter A rugby league player who was forced to retire after suffering several serious injuries “can’t wait” to start a new career as a firefighter.
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Levi Nzungu, 24, was forced to put an end to his seven-year career with Salford Red Devils, Bradford Bulls and Widnes Vikings in September.
The Prop Officer will join Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) in January.
He said he decided to become a firefighter because “I needed to find something else where I could be part of a team.
” The Frenchman, who came through the youth system at St Helens as a junior and also played for Hull FC, Toulouse Olympique, Oldham, Whitehaven, Doncaster and Swinton Lions, said firefighter training was “rigorous.
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But it’s a great team and it’s great to be a part of it.
” He said he decided to end his career after suffering another serious injury earlier this year.
“His last two years of my rugby career were the toughest because that’s when injuries started to pick up,” he said.
“After I broke my Achilles tendon, I said that’s enough.
” He said he decided to become a firefighter because “I had to.
” “I’ll find something else to do to be part of the team.
” “I’m glad I did it,” he said.
“The fire department does a great job helping people and I wanted to be a part of that.
” CFRS Chief Fire Officer Alex Waller praised the move, saying the department He said he is currently recruiting more new employees.
“For those who want to see if this is the right role for them, we are offering them the opportunity to try it out at a trial session in January,” he added.
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