Aspiring firefighters commended (From Worcester News)

Aspiring firefighters commended

5:40pm Tuesday 14th September 2010 in Local

YOUNGSTERS aiming for a career in the fire service have been commended for their effort, enthusiasm and commitment at an awards ceremony.

The Droitwich branch of the Young Firefighters Association were presented with the West Mercia Police certificate of appreciation for the way they supported the 999 Emergency Services Village at the Three Counties Show held in Malvern in June.

A number of firefighters and staff from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were honoured at the awards event at Worcester’s Guildhall earlier this month.

During the evening, medals for long service were presented by Michael Brinton, Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire; Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates and Brigadier Peter Jones, chairman of Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority.

Long service good conduct medals for 20 years’ service were awarded to a total of six firefighters, one watch manager and three station managers.

These included firefighter Eric Thompson and station manager Dave Holland from Evesham, firefighter Antony Emery, firefighter Keith Sheppard, watch manager Keith Peters and station manager Richie Jordan from Worcester, firefighter Roy Lewis from Tenbury Wells and station manager Ian Jallands, based at headquarters in Worcester.

Long service awards for 30 years’ service were presented to retired firefighter Nicholas Summer and station manager Mark Forsbrook from Malvern, and administrative assistant Nicola Goodband from headquarters.

Those receiving an outstanding service medal for 35 years’ service included firefighter David James from Tenbury Wells, watch manager Geraldine Young from fire control in Worcester, mechanic Martin Greatrex and John Hitchins, a breathing apparatus maintenance engineer, both of operational logistics at Malvern.

Fire control officer Pamela Davies, based at Worcester fire control, received an outstanding service medal for an impressive 40 years with the service.