A number of awards are being presented as follows – our grateful thanks to our sponsors.
Chief Fire Officer’s Certificates of Commendation
- Alice Chubb – In recognition of her swift and courageous actions in rescuing an elderly lady from her property in Sherborne on 26 January 2025.
- Hannah Dowdell – In recognition of her swift and courageous actions in rescuing an elderly lady from her property in Weymouth on 15 July 2024.
Making a Difference Awards
- Tess Cross, Sarah Moore, Davina Sparks and Karen Towner – In recognition of their hard work, professionalism and dedication to our prevention priorities. Award sponsored by FireBlitz.
- Ikraam Fourhali, Thomas Huntley, Chris Jenkins, Detective Sergeant Eleanor Jones, Hannah Lynch, Jo McGowan, Watch Manager Leah Smith, Area Manager Dave Waters – In recognition of their commitment and dedication to delivering the Personal Safety Workshop to personnel across the organisation. Award sponsored by Crystal Services.
- Crew Manager Andy Holt and Crew Manager Rob Phelps – In recognition of their dedication and commitment to the successful production and delivery of the Breathing Apparatus Manual. Award sponsored by NEC.
- Drew Smith – In recognition of his hard work, professionalism, and dedication to the ICT department. Award sponsored by Kubus.
Details of the Fire Authority Making a Difference Award
- Claire Barnett, Dave Barnett, Demi Bishop, Elaine Corner, Jorge Moss, Angela Platt, Andrew Stagg, Greg Sumner, Lea Watson – In recognition of their commitment and dedication to delivering road safety education young drivers across Dorset & Wiltshire, through Safe Drive Stay Alive.
On-Call Employer Award
- The Beehive Café, Portland – In recognition of the outstanding and continued support for on-call firefighters at Portland fire station. Award sponsored by Crystal Services.
Details of the Fire Fighters Charity Awards
- Outstanding contribution by a team – Poole and Hamworthy on-call sections
- Outstanding contribution by an individual – Dave Prior
Apprenticeship Awards
- SM Steve Ansell – Senior Leader L7 (Distinction and 2:1)
- Nicola Cook – Data Analyst L4 (Merit)
- FF Will Dring – Team Leader/Supervisor L3 (Distinction)
- Charlie Pack – Operations/Departmental Manager L5 (Distinction)
- Emma Viner – Business Administration L3 (Distinction)
