New Years Honours (Fire Related) 2018

ORDERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

King George V created these honours during World War I to reward services to the war effort by civilians at home and servicemen in support positions.
The ranks are Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE).
They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activity. The honour of an MBE, in particular, can be given for achievement or service in the community.

OFFICERS OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

Andrew John FRY
Lately Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.

Bernard Derek LANE
Grade 6, Tackling Crime Unit, Crime Policing and Fire Group, Home Office. For services to Community Safety and Reducing Crime.

Lynne Marie, Mrs SWIFT
Director of People and Organisational Development, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.

MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

Jacqueline, Mrs ADAMS-BONITTO
Head of Training Assurance, London Fire Brigade. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and to Equality and Diversity.

Councillor Michele HODGSON
Lately Chair, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority. For services to Fire and Rescue.

Lindsey Ann, Mrs ISAACS
Lately Head of Prevention, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Prevention and Community Safety in Dorset.

Christine Elizabeth, Mrs ROBSON
Watch Manager, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the community in County Durham.

Simon Charles RYDER
Watch Manager, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. For voluntary service to the Manchester Children's Burns Camp and Northern Burns Care Network.

MEDALLIST OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

David DENVIR
Watch Commander, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety in Northern Ireland.

Andrew Neil MARSHALLSAY
Fire Service Trainer, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. For voluntary service to the Fire Cadets Unit and the Fire Service Youth Training Association.

Terry Stephen RIDGLEY
Welfare Officer, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the Fire Fighters Charity.

QUEEN’S FIRE SERVICE MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

This honour is given to firefighters who have displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.

James William Courtney Chief Fire Officer
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Karen Anne Soady Watch Manager
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Paul Walker Chief Fire Officer
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Philip John Loach Chief Fire Officer
West Midlands Fire Service

Russell Pearson Chief Fire Officer
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

Further information of the Orders can be seen on the www.thegazette.co.uk website