A RETIRED watch commander picked up a fire service award for outstanding service.
The medal for 35 years’ service was awarded to Stephen Bullock, the former commander at Redditch Fire Station, during a ceremony organised by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
Chief fire officer Mark Yates said: “Without the exceptional talents and commitment of our staff, there wouldn’t be the high quality fire and rescue service that we enjoy in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the invaluable, and often unrecognised, support our staff receive from their families and loved ones.”