Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) recognised years of dedication and service at a Long Service and Good Conduct Awards ceremony held on Thursday, April 16, at The Barn at Brynich in Brecon.

The evening marked a special opportunity to recognise operational and support staff for 20 and 30 years of service. Hosted by Chief Fire Officer Craig Flannery, the ceremony included presentations of medals and awards, a performance from Brecon Male Voice Choir, and a buffet for guests.

Announcing each recipient during the evening were the Head of MAWWFRS’s Northern Division, Group Manager Phil Morris, Deputy Head of Southern Division, Station Manager Richie Vaughan-Williams and Deputy Head of Western Division, Station Manager Emyr Jones. Presenting the medals, commemorative badges and awards to each recipient was His Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Powys, Mr David Meyer.

Also attending the ceremony were His Majesty’s Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Mr Rowland Rees-Evans DL, the High Sheriff of Powys, Mr William Watkins, the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Mr Andrew Phillips and Chair of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, Mr John Davies.

Recognised for their 30 years of dedicated service to the communities of Mid and West Wales were: Group Manager and Head of Operational Response Ashley Hopkins, Station Manager and USAR Technician Aled Lewis, Watch Manager Dylan Evans, Watch Manager David Evans, Crew Manager James Jones and Crew Manager Lee Williams.

Recognised for their 20 years of dedicated service to the communities of Mid and West Wales were: Central Response Officer Nerys Thomas, Crew Manager Christopher Eldred, Watch Manager Craig Jenkins, Community Safety Officer Gary Davies, Crew Manager Ceri Roberts, Crew Manager Nigel Worvell, Watch Manager Brian Woodbridge, Watch Manager Stuart Ingram, Crew Manager Simon Bray, Crew Manager Richard Wildee, Crew Manager Robert Beech, Firefighter David Roberts and Firefighter Douglas Preece.