Lord lieutenant joins a chorus of thanks to county's fire service

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Hosting the event was chief fire officer Chris Strickland together with assistant chief fire officer Jon Anderson.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

They were joined by deputy chief executive Matthew Warren and head of media and communication Hayley Douglas.

Long service and good conduct medals were presented by the lord lieutenant Julie Spence.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Mr Strickland presented other awards together with fire authority vice chair Cllr Mohammed Jamil.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Mr Strickland said: “Our awards allow us to celebrate all the hard work and dedication shown by staff and to thank them and their families for providing great support.”

Long Service (20 years) and Good Conduct medal recipients

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Vinnie Crook – Station Commander, Training Centre, Huntingdon

Daniel Heathcote – watch commander, Huntingdon

Sean Hedger - station commander, Dogsthorpe

Gareth Horrocks – crew commander, Thorney

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

John Tyrrell – watch commander, fire protection, Cambridge

Long Service Award Support Staff
20 years of public service.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Hayley Douglas

Kevin James – Community Safety Officer

Long Service presentation
John Barlow – 40 years’

Chairman's Award
Those who have recently retired having completed at least 25 years' service.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Rob Allport – watch commander, Stanground.

Sean Dunthorne – firefighter, Whittlesey

Martin Gridley – finance manager

Excellence Awards

COVID-19 Resources Cell
The team, involving Stuart Smith, Steve Beaton, Jamie Johnson, Tracey Stradling, Jenni Illingworth and Charlotte Lock for their pandemic efforts..

COVID-19 Secure Workplace implementation
The health and safety team and Tamsin Mirfin for ensuring all CFRS premises were safe and Covid secure.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

ICT Shared Service team
For exceptional support

Media and Communication team
For exemplary support

Operational Support Group and Commercial team
Outstanding efforts to source additional PPE.

Driver Training team
Blue light training for ambulance staff

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue awards night (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Recruitment team
Outstanding response

Training Centre team
Delivering above and beyond expectations.

ICCS and mobilising system procurement and first stage implementation
Completion of a significant procurement and equipment installation.

Huntingdon Fire Station White Watch
Excellent initial actions during a minibus crash

Paul Oliver
Strong performance in stepping up to group commander managerial role

Stocker Standen and Adam King
For their work for the working at height project.

Cambs fire and rescue celebrated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff (Image: SBD PHOTOGRAPHY)

Littleport Fire Station
Impressive fundraising efforts over many years

Chief Fire Officer's Commendation – Myles Strickland
For off duty lifesaving actions