Congratulations to all those honoured within the New Year’s awards.

Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Michael Houghton, For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the community in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Terry Cordery, For services to the Dorset Fire Fighters Charity, Dorset Schools’ Football Association and to the community in Ferndown, Dorset.

Christopher Martin, Lately Commander (Retained), Lydney Station. For services to Fire and Rescue.

Neal Pickersgill, Watch Manager, Urban Search and Rescue Team, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Search and Rescue in the UK and Abroad.

Queens Fire Service Medal (QFSM)

Thomas Blair, Retained Watch Manager, Dunbar Community Fire Station, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

David Farries, Watch Manager, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Lee Howell, CFO, Devon & Somerset FRS

Frank Swann, CFO, Nottinghamshire FRS

John Hindmarch, CFO, Tyne & Wear FRS

Simon Pilling, CFO, West Yorkshrie FRS

Christopher Kenny, CFO, Lancashire FRS

Peter Dartford, CFO, Staffordshire FRS