Awards are presented in a number of categories, some of which the eventual winners are chosen by the Fire Service Community, whilst for others - namely Britains Bravest Fire Fighter and Fire Services Young hero of the Year - members of the public were given the opportunity to vote for the person they felt should win the award, via The Sun newspaper.
The Awards ceremony took place on Saturday 15 March 2008 at Wembley Stadium. Prior to this, some of the nominees, including senior officers from the Essex Fire & Rescue Service met the Prime Minister at Downing Street. They then joined the remaining nominees, together with a number of celebrities, in person and via recorded video messages,at Wembley for the Awards Ceremony, hosted by actress Amanda Holden.
The Awards ceremony took place on Saturday 15 March 2008 at Wembley Stadium. Prior to this, some of the nominees, including senior officers from the Essex Fire & Rescue Service met the Prime Minister at Downing Street. They then joined the remaining nominees, together with a number of celebrities, in person and via recorded video messages,at Wembley for the Awards Ceremony, hosted by actress Amanda Holden.
The Spirit of Fire Awards are the UK Fire Services celebration of the achievements of Fire Service Personnel, and members of the public, for their bravery in the face of adversity, their fundraising achievements and their dedication to the Fire Service and their local communities.
In addition, it is a time for all attendees to remember those members of our community who have been lost throughout the year, together with their families and colleagues, and to celebrate their achievements.
In addition, it is a time for all attendees to remember those members of our community who have been lost throughout the year, together with their families and colleagues, and to celebrate their achievements.
“Tonight we will remember these lost members of our community and celebrate their achievements, alongside those of our illustrious nominees. The nominees gathered here tonight have been truly exceptional in their own fields and tonight it is a great honour for us to recognise their successes. We congratulate each one of them for their accomplishments and thank them for their commitment to our special community” Keith MacGillivray Chariman of the Fire Fighters Charity.
Colchester Fire Station were nominated for The Fire Station of the Year Award and members of the Fire Swim Committee were amongst the representatives from Colchester Fire Station present at the event. They were thrilled to find that not only had they been nominated but they were the eventual winners of the award. The representatives were delighted to be able to accept the award on behalf of everyone at Colchester Fire Station.
“Colchester Fire Station has supported the Charity for over 50 years and has developed a big fundraiser, which has run for some 26 years.
The Colchester Fireswim is a 24 hour continuous marathon swim, and has raised over £210,000 for the Charity. The station combines this fundraising with up to 2,500 shouts a year and is a big supporter of the local Duke of Edinburgh scheme.” Spirit of Fire Nomination Information
The Colchester Fireswim is a 24 hour continuous marathon swim, and has raised over £210,000 for the Charity. The station combines this fundraising with up to 2,500 shouts a year and is a big supporter of the local Duke of Edinburgh scheme.” Spirit of Fire Nomination Information
As well as the Fire Swim raising funds for The Fire Fighters Charity, individuals at the station also take part in fundraising events, one of the most recent being John Hibberd, who took part in the Marathon Des Sables desert challenge raising an amazing £8,500.
Remember as well that although the Award has been presented to all those at Colchester Fire Station for their ceaseless dedication to their work, The Fire Fighters Charity and Charities and Individuals within our local community, all of you who take part in the Fire Swim are being recognised in this award too, after all, you’re the ones who year on year take part in the Fire Swim helping to make it such a success.
Remember as well that although the Award has been presented to all those at Colchester Fire Station for their ceaseless dedication to their work, The Fire Fighters Charity and Charities and Individuals within our local community, all of you who take part in the Fire Swim are being recognised in this award too, after all, you’re the ones who year on year take part in the Fire Swim helping to make it such a success.
CONGRATULATIONS COLCHESTER FIRE STATION
WINNERS OF THE SPIRIT OF FIRE
‘FIRE STATION OF THE YEAR AWARD’
WINNERS OF THE SPIRIT OF FIRE
‘FIRE STATION OF THE YEAR AWARD’
Representatives for Colchester and Basildon Fire Stations
