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Fire and rescue staff honoured at DWFRS Making a Difference awards

STAFF at the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) were honoured at a special event which recognised their efforts to keep the community safe.

Four Making a Difference awards were presented to staff at the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony in Salisbury on September 12.

Sponsored by Kubus and NEC SWS, the awards “acknowledge and celebrate outstanding or innovative contributions of staff, volunteers and external colleagues to the service’s strategic aims”.

Crew manager David Armstrong. Picture: DWFRS

Crew manager David Armstrong. Picture: DWFRS

Among those presented with an award was crew manager David Armstrong, from Poole fire station, who was recognised for his commitment and dedication to the implementation of the Operational Support Unit project

Digital transformation manager Emily Gadd. Picture: DWFRS

Digital transformation manager Emily Gadd. Picture: DWFRS

Digital transformation manager Emily Gadd received her award for her hard work, professionalism and dedication to the successful delivery of the service’s new HR system.

Control firefighter Shannon Harvey. Picture: DWFRS

Control firefighter Shannon Harvey. Picture: DWFRS

Also awarded was control firefighter Shannon Harvey, for her work in developing and producing information videos for use on social media to support recruitment to the Service Control Centre.

Head of ICT, Fiona Kiernan-Tatem. Picture: DWFRS

Head of ICT, Fiona Kiernan-Tatem. Picture: DWFRS

And head of ICT, Fiona Kiernan-Tatem, received her award for her commitment and dedication to the service’s diversity and culture priorities.

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DWFRS awards recognise “resilience, teamwork and commitment”

Jeremy Keefe, chief executive officer of Kubus, said: “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, and are honoured to support an event that celebrates the dedication of those who protect and serve our communities.

“Their resilience, teamwork and commitment to excellence embody the values that we greatly admire and share.

“These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the exceptional people whose commitment, professionalism and service make a real difference every day. On behalf of Kubus Group, I would like to congratulate all the recipients and nominees for their achievements.”

Andy Kerr, principal client director and sector lead of award sponsor NEC SWS, said: “NEC are delighted to continue our support for DWFRS, and the celebration of the outstanding performance by all the nominees for this year’s awards.”

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