Thursday 30 October 2008

Award for borough firefighter Colin Edwards

A THURROCK firefighter was among those who have served 20 years with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and were presented with medals at a special ceremony on Wednesday October, 28.

Leading Firefighter Colin Edwards, of Grays Fire Station, was among those honoured.

Each of the 13 recipients, including Leading Firefighter Colin Edwards, of Grays Fire Station, was presented with their Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by High Sherriff of Essex Sarah Courage.

Deputy Chief Fire officer Mark Jones, who was also at the ceremony, said: “Officers like Colin are the backbone of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service; they serve with pride and dedication.

“They have given 20 years of exemplary service to the communities of Essex and in that time have developed a wealth of knowledge and experience which they can bring to bear in protecting and serving those communities.

“This medal recognises their achievement and is presented by us on behalf of the Monarch and a grateful community.”

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