The FRSA would like to congratulate those who have been recognised for their contribution within the New Years Honours. Their families and close friends should be very proud that the hard work and commitment to public safety has been recognised and rewarded by these honours. 

BEM (Medal of the Order of the British Empire)

Tom HATFIELD, Station Manager, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Bryan LYNCH, Watch Manager, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service.

OBE (Officers of the Order of the British Empire)

Ann MILLINGTON, Chief Executive Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

MBE (Members of the Order of the British Empire)

Terry JEWELL, Station Manager, Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

KFSM (King’s Fire Service Medal)

Alan AITKEN, On-Call Watch Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Robert STRANG, On-Call Crew Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Darren DOVEY, lately Chief Fire Officer, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Derek JAMES, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Christopher KEMP, Senior Fire Protection Manager, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

John ROBERTS, Chief Fire Officer, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Dawn WHITTAKER, Chief Fire Officer, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.