The FRSA would like to congratulate those who have been recognised for their contribution within the Queen’s 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)

England and Wales

Edward Wing, Retained Watch Commander, Biggleswade Fire Service. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.

Michael Humphries, Watch Manager, Daventry Fire Station.  For services to the Fire Service and the community in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

Andrew Parkin, Firefighter, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and to Mental Health.

Hamish Thompson, Technical Services Officer, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Firefighter Safety.

MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

England and Wales

John Bowden, Station Manager, Looe Fire Station. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the community in Cornwall.

Farshid Raoufi, Station Commander, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Equality and Inclusion.

Northern Ireland

Heather Smart, Firefighter, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Advancement of Women in the Fire and Rescue Service.

QFSM (Queen’s Fire Service Medal)

England and Wales

Andrew Bowers, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Thomas Johnson, Lately, Watch Manager, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

Thomas Richardson, Firefighter, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Kevin Taylor, Firefighter, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Scotland

Brenda Gillan, Group Manager, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Kevin Phillip, Community Firefighter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service