Bromsgrove firefighters among those given awards

Coun Derek Prodger and Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Mark Yates with firefighter Christopher Burrow. (s)

FIREFIGHTERS from Bromsgrove were among almost 50 members of staff to be honoured at a county-wide award ceremony.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service celebrated the achievements of its staff at the Celebration of Success event at the Guildhall in Worcester.

Area commander John Hodges was master of ceremonies for the evening, while Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Mark Yates and the Chairman of Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority Coun Derek Prodger presented each staff member with a framed certificate to recognise their individual achievement.

A range of awards were presented on the night and among the honours on offer were certificates for 19 firefighters who had completed the trainee firefighter programme.

Christopher Burrow from Bromsgrove was among those honoured, while CFO Yates also presented certificates to 13 firefighters who had completed their firefighter development programme at NVQ Level Three.

CFO Yates said: “This is the fourth celebration of success event we’ve held and this year’s programme was fuller than ever, with a range of personal and professional achievements being recognised.

"We are extremely proud of our staff and their commitment to learning and self-improvement, and the event was our opportunity to celebrate their hard work and individual successes.

"It also gave us chance to pass on our thanks to family members for their support, which is so valuable, but yet often goes recognised," he added.