On the evening of Thursday, April 16th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) held a Long Service and Good Conduct Awards Ceremony at The Barn at Brynich in Brecon.
The evening was a special opportunity to celebrate and recognise 30 and 20 years of service completed by operational and support personnel. Hosted by MAWWFRS’s Chief Fire Officer, Craig Flannery, the ceremony included a performance by the Brecon Male Voice Choir, the presentation of medals and awards to MAWWFRS personnel, and a buffet.
Announcing each recipient during the evening were the Head of MAWWFRS’s Northern Division, Group Manager Phil Morris, Deputy Head of Southern Division, Station Manager Richie Vaughan-Williams and Deputy Head of Western Division, Station Manager Emyr Jones. Presenting the medals, commemorative badges and awards to each recipient was His Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Powys, Mr David Meyer.
Also attending the ceremony were His Majesty’s Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Mr Rowland Rees-Evans DL, the High Sheriff of Powys, Mr William Watkins, the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Mr Andrew Phillips and Chair of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, Mr John Davies.
30 Years of Service
Recognised for their 30 years of dedicated service to the communities of Mid and West Wales were:
Group Manager Ashley Hopkins
Watch Manager David Evans
Station Manager Aled Lewis
Crew Manager James Jones
Watch Manager Dylan Evans
30-Year Medal
20 Years of Service
Recognised for their 20 years of dedicated service to the communities of Mid and West Wales were:
Central Response Officer Nerys Thomas
Community Safety Officer Gary Davies
Watch Manager Brian Woodbridge
Crew Manager Richard Wildee
20-Year Commemorative Badge
Crew Manager Christopher Eldred
Crew Manager Ceri Roberts
Watch Manager Stuart Ingram
Crew Manager Robert Beech
Firefighter Douglas Preece
Watch Manager Craig Jenkins
Crew Manager Nigel Worvell
Crew Manager Simon Bray
Firefighter David Roberts
20-Year Award
Congratulations to all recipients for their outstanding dedication and service, including those marking 20 and 30 years of service who were unable to attend the ceremony.