The dedication of two Wilmslow firefighters was officially recognised when they received The Long Service Good Conduct Medal for 20 years service with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service at a special ceremony held in Chester recently.
Northwich residents Robert Martin and Duncan Palin were presented with their medals by Cheshire's Lord Lieutenant David Briggs at an awards evening at Eaton Park on March 10th.
Robert Martin spent nine years at Ellesmere Port before moving to Wilmslow Fire Station and Duncan Palin is the Station Manager at Knutsford and Wilmslow.
The Lord Lieutenant said "The Fire Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is issued by Royal Warrant, and I was therefore honoured to make the award on behalf of Her Majesty. I extend my sincere congratulations to all medal and award recipients on achieving exemplary service. The job they do requires humility and respect often delivered under arduous conditions. Theirs is a special job, a vocation for which they have been deservedly honoured."
Chief Fire Officer Paul Hancock added: "The special awards were presented to individuals who have served for 20, 40 and 50 years and who have, in that time, shown exemplary behaviour. I would like to congratulate everyone who received a medal and an award which is a great honour, and thank them for their dedication to the Service, especially those individuals who have worked tirelessly for the organisation for 40 and 50 years."
Photos: Duncan Palin and Rob Martin receiving their medals Long Service Good Conduct Medals from Cheshire's Lord Lieutenant David Briggs.
