We’re proud to celebrate members of our fire family who’ve been honoured by the King in his Birthday Honours.
From across the UK, these incredible individuals go above and beyond – protecting their communities and championing our charity with unwavering dedication. Their service is inspiring, and this recognition is so deserved.
Our Chief Executive, Sherine Wheeler, says: “On behalf of everyone at Fire Fighters Charity, I offer our warmest congratulations to all members of our fire services community recognised by our Royal Patron in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving others is truly inspiring. Each honour represents a deep and lasting impact on their communities, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements as part of our fire family.”
Those honoured include:
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Peter John Davies: Director and Owner, Southern Antennae Ltd and Life Patron of Fire Fighters Charity. For services to charity
Robert James Warren: Director of People and Development, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Steven John Amor: Lately Watch Manager, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Mid Wales.
Deborah Jane Haynes: Head of Dorset Civil Contingencies Unit, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Resilience Community.
Shahbaz Hussain Shah: Firefighter, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Lancashire.
Dawne Melanie Stephenson: Professional Standards Manager, London Fire Brigade. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Professor Jagtar Singh: Lately Chair, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. Former ACFO Bedford and Luton Fire and Rescue Service. Asian Fire Service Association National Advisor. For services to the NHS (Bedford, Bedfordshire).
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Dr Muhammad Ahsan: Community Safety Officer, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Essex.
Andrew David Buttery: Volunteer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Staffordshire.
Brian Cole: On-Call Firefighter, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Bishops Waltham.
Michael Anthony Grimshaw: Watch Manager and On-Call Section Commander, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. For Public Service.
Louis William Hiatt: Watch Manager, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Aberdyfi and Tywyn.
Andrew James Horner: Crew Manager, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. For Public Service.
Stuart Campbell Plaskett: Crew Manager, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Charity.
King’s Fire Service Medal (KFSM)
Sonja Samantha Sinclair-Elechi: Payroll Officer, Welfare and CIST Manager, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
Patrick Wayne Goulbourne: Assistant Commissioner, London Fire Brigade.
Ian Marritt: Station Manager, Health, Safety and Environment and Organisational Learning, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
Jonathon Paul Le Page: lately, Chief Fire Officer, States of Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service.
Gerry Ralston: Volunteer Leader, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
John Aitchison: Watch Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
A huge congratulations to all those named on the Honours List.