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Awards for fire service staff helping to keep Cumbria safe

by Cumbria Crack
11/12/2023
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Fire service staff who were awarded commendations and long service awards

The dedication and skill of Cumbria’s fire personnel has been celebrated at the service’s annual awards ceremony.

Seven awards were handed out by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, recognising the outstanding work being carried out every day to keep Cumbria safe by those on the frontline and behind the scenes.

A number of long service good conduct medals were also presented at the event.

Rick Ogden, chief fire officer, said: “This is the best day of the year; a fantastic opportunity to highlight the outstanding work and significant achievements within our special team.

“The challenges are never ending, but it’s important we take stock and appreciate the phenomenal people we have at Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service; they never cease to amaze me and it is a privilege to be chief fire officer of this fine service.”

The winners of the awards were:

  • Community Contribution Award – Workington Fire Cadets, for their contribution to community, charity and for achieving second place in the National Fire Cadet Games in Merseyside.
  • Outstanding Achievement Award – Johnathan Hurst, for his work supporting on-call stations in the south of the county and going above and beyond every day.
  • Unsung Hero – Alasdair Guthrie, for his unwavering positive attitude to everything he faces and consistently representing the service’s values and standards.
  • Fundraisers of the Year – Egremont Fire Station, for raising £2,290 for The Firefighters’ Charity with a Bucket Challenge from Egremont to Whitehaven.
  • Inspirational Leader Award – Karl Read, for showing positive influence and strong leadership at Arnside Station.
  • Team of the Year Award – People and Talent, for demonstrating innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to the success of the service.
  • Outstanding Contribution – Brian Steadman, for being a remarkable source of inspiration for the entire service, and embodying the core code of ethics, demonstrating a commitment to going above and beyond on a daily basis. Rick Ogden said: “Brian embodies all that is good about Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.”

The following people received long service awards:

  • 35 years’ service – Julie Coulthard, operational resourcing co-ordinator
  • Long service good conduct medals (20 years) – David Lindsay, John Marshall, Luiza Oliver, Carl Pearson, Stephen Reid, Darren Russell, Mark Sharpe, Michael Tallentire, Adam Walker, Andrew Warwick
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