The Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Awards 2025.

Suzanne and I together with my police cadets, Imogen and Grace, thoroughly enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Dorking Halls recognising the achievements of a number of individuals at the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Awards and Commendations Ceremony.

I was delighted to part of the awards team which also included Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Andrew Latham, Chief Fire Officer, Dan Quin, Vice-Chair of Surrey County Council, Bernie Muir, and the Cabinet Member for Surrey Fire and Police and Resilience, Kevin Deanus. I was also kept on my toes by being informed I was making a speech only after I had arrived, but fortunately I was provided with some words of wisdom to help me thank those present for their unwavering commitment. Awards were given for years of service and meritorious actions and conduct. Dan Quin said that they were not just a service but a community and acknowledged the families and loved ones also present and the dedication of all the teams from frontline firefighters, control room staff, support teams, volunteers and everyone who plays a part in keeping Surrey safe.