Surrey Fire & Rescue Awards

The High Sheriff – Shahid Azeem DL recently attended the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Annual Awards and Commendations Event, held at G Live in Guildford. The prestigious occasion was an opportunity to recognise colleagues for their achievements as follows;

  • Long Service and Good Conduct Medals.
  • 20 Years Service Awards.
  • 30+ Years Service Awards.
  • Certificates for Meritorious Actions.
  • Notable Achievements.
  • The Kirkpatrick Award – Best Trainee Firefighter of the Year.
    This event gives the Service a way to recognise publicly the achievements of our personnel
    in the presence of their family, friends, and invited guests.

As well as presenting some of the awards, Shahid made the following speech;

“Thank you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service for the kind invitation to join you for this special evening. In August I visited the open day at Surrey Fire Rescue in Reigate and followed up in September when I had the pleasure of visiting Guildford Fire Station and was warmly welcomed by Woking’s Blue Watch crew, who were covering for Guildford due to an ongoing incident. That visit offered me an invaluable glimpse into the daily realities and challenges faced by firefighters. It was a reminder of the dedication, skill, and resilience required in your line of work and to see the fire equipment  Tonight, I am further inspired by the remarkable commitment demonstrated by so many across the service. From frontline firefighters and various teams and specialists that keep Surrey safe to volunteers who sacrifice their own time to contribute to the services work.  You play a vital role! Well, done to all receiving awards tonight, whether for long service or for a specific contribution in your role. Your efforts make an immeasurable difference to the communities you serve. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the loved ones here tonight. You, too, are a vital part of this community, and we are all incredibly proud of the strength and encouragement you provide. Thank you once again for your extraordinary service. I hope you enjoy the rest of the evening and take this opportunity to reflect on and celebrate your achievements.”

Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin said: “This event is a highlight in our yearly calendar, where we come together to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and dedication of our colleagues and community members to keep the people of Surrey safe.  “Congratulations to all our award recipients, and thank you to the friends, family, and loved ones who have supported them.”