Heartwarming footage shows the moment when a newly qualified firefighter proposed to his stunned girlfriend - at his pass-out parade.<br /><br />The video revealed how recent recruit James was called forward during the ceremony and then got down on one knee in front of his shocked partner, Melissa.<br /><br />And when he pulled a ring out of his pocket, the crowd of roughly 100 onlookers let out gasps before applauding the happy couple.<br /><br />James received a kiss from Melissa after she said ‘yes’ and then returned to stand with his clapping colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue.<br />