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The Brigade held its annual Honours Night last night, with members' service recognised by Royal and United Fire Brigades' Association awards. Acting Senior Station Officer Peter Duncan received a Certificate for 40 years' service. He was a young qualified panel-beater at the time he enrolled in November 1976, following in the footsteps of his father who had served 10 years in the Fire Police at Glen Eden. Peter also began when Operational Support was called Fire Police, promoted to Lieutenant which, when the transfer was made to the Fire Service in 1984, translated to Station Officer. Peter has been the Brigade's first response for weekdays, 8am - 6pm, since 1997 when a dedicated urgent-response van was introduced. He has consequently attended more calls than anyone in the Brigade. The Brigade's Chief Fire Officer, Glenn Teal, thanked Peter for his dedication and enthusiasm, not only attending emergencies but also assisting with Brigade business that can only be carried out during normal working-hours. Peter also received a 2 year Gold Bar to add to his UFBA Gold Star, as did Station Officer Jim Smith, recognising his 43 years' service.
