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)

Harry AQUILINA, Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response

Ken ASHBY, Lately Watch Commander, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Suffolk and to the Firefighters Charity

Lisa BARKER, Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response

Martin CABLE, Watch Manager, Essex Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Maldon

Ashley Dale Matthew GORDON, Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response

Christopher Lloyd MARTIN, Watch Manager and Firefighter, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Ramsbury, Wiltshire

Paul THOMPSON, Lately Watch Manager, Cleveland Fire Brigade. For services to the community in Saltburn

David BREWSTER Lately Strategic Engineering Manager, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety

MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

Karen MCDOWELL, Station Commander, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and to the LGBTQ community

QFSM (Queen’s Fire Service Medal)

David PITT, Crew Commander, West Midlands Fire Service.

Ben ANSELL, Chief Fire Officer, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Andrew COLE, Area Manager, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Stuart ERRINGTON, Chief Fire Officer, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service.

Trevor FERGUSON, Chief Fire Officer, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Lynsey SEAL, Principal Fire Engineer, London Fire Brigade.

Chris STRICKLAND, Chief Fire Officer, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.