Fire service personnel across the UK have been named in the King’s 2024 New Year’s Honours list, recognising their incredible work within their communities and their fantastic support for our charity.
Just one of those who has been recognised this year is our Engagement Representative, Sarah Goodall, who’s been named a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for her tireless work for West Yorkshire FRS and in support of our charity – having helped her service raise more than £2million for us through innovative fundraising activities.
Sarah says: “When I received the notification of the award from the Home Office, I didn’t believe it was for me and had to read it several times. I was in complete and utter shock! It’s so humbling to be recognised in this way and I feel elated and overwhelmed at the same time.
“I have never done any of this for recognition or thanks; all I have ever wanted is to promote the exceptional work that we and our partners do across our communities. Being able to raise so much money in support for a charity that is so close to my heart is amazing, as is the work the charity does in supporting the health and wellbeing of our colleagues.”
Our Chief Executive, Dr Jill Tolfrey, says of all those named this year: “I send my warmest congratulations to all those who have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours this year. Throughout my 10 years as Chief Executive, I’ve always been impressed and inspired by your incredible work, not only within our fire family, but in your wider communities.
“As ever, each of these honours is hugely deserved and, whether for your professional excellence or your tireless hard work and dedication to our charity, I would like to pass on my congratulations and thanks to you all.”
Here are those named in the 2024 Honours:
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Janet Dyer – Catering Manager with the National Fire Service College. For services to the community in Gloucestershire.
Euros Edwards – Watch Manager with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue in Dyfed.
Sarah Goodall – Watch Manager with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue in West Yorkshire.
Geoffrey Lowe – Crew Manager with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Norfolk.
Christopher Marsay – Watch Manager with Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in North Yorkshire.
Carl Smith – Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Head, Clinical Development for Emergency and Critical Care, College of Paramedics and Firefighter with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the NHS and to Fire and Rescue in Norfolk.
Charlotte Stacey – On-call Firefighter with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Oxfordshire.
Ronald Wright – Fleet Technical Officer with Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. For Public Service in Northumberland.
Pauline Young – Lately Watch Manager with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Essex.
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Philip Loach – Lately Chief Fire Officer with West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue in West Midlands.
The King’s Fire Service Medals
Samuel Allison – Station Manager with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Phillip Garrigon, O.B.E. – Chief Fire Officer with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
Andrew Roe – London Fire Commissioner with London Fire Brigade.
David Russell – Chief Fire Officer with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
Thomas Torbitt – Watch Commander with Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
Were you recognised this year? Get in touch with us and let us know about the fantastic work you’ve been doing in your fire service and for our charity at marketing@firefighterscharity.org.uk
