The station manager and watch manager from Stone fire station have received an award for their long service and impeccable conduct.
Station manager David Steele and watch manager Mike Burnside were among a number of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel who received Long Service Awards and good conduct medals earlier this month.
Lord Lieutenant Colonel Michael Beatty presented the medals in a ceremony at fire service HQ in Stone, with the vice chairman of the Fire and Rescue Authority Cllr Lee Wanger presenting the certificates.
The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is awarded to members of the Service who have completed 20 years’ operational service and have demonstrated their good conduct, loyalty and devotion to duty. Recipients from across the county who received a medal and certificate were:
[box type=”info” ]Station Manager David Steele from Stone Community Fire Station and Eccleshall
Watch Manager Mike Burnside from Lichfield Community Fire Station and Stone Community Fire Station
Watch Manager Simon Cartlidge from Burton Community Fire Station
Firefighter Leisa Morgan from Burton Community Fire Station
Firefighter Lee Sanders from Tamworth Community Fire Station
Station Manager Graham Mills from Rugeley Community Fire Station and Penkridge Community Fire Station
Station Manager Paul Shaw from the Western Service Delivery Group Community Fire Station and Gnosall Community Fire Station
Watch Manager Karl Wood-Emery from Stafford Fire Station
Watch Manager Paul Cornwell from Longton Community Fire Station
Firefighter Tom Darby from Newcastle Community Fire Station
Firefighter Steve Hodgkins from Ipstones Fire Station
Firefighter and Crew Manager Darren Jones from Newcastle Community Fire Station[/box]
