Congratulations to all Central ComCen Honours and Awards winners!

On Friday 7 March our Central 111 Fire Communications Centre (ComCen) held its Honours and Awards function in Wellington, which happens every two years.

Our ComCen dispatchers take the public’s 111 calls and coordinate the mobilisation of fire crews and resources in emergencies. They work closely with other emergency services to ensure that help reaches those in need as quickly as possible.

The various awards included Long Service Good Conduct medals for 14 years of service, 5-year medals, the Police Operation Dean's Citations for the centre’s involvement in the response to the March 15 Christchurch terror attacks, and even a 40-year certificate.

Special congratulations to Shift Manager Belinda Beets who was presented with her 25-year Gold Star. It was a very special occasion, with Belinda’s husband and her watch there to see her receive her Gold Star.

The awards were presented by ComCen Manager, Master of Ceremonies and ComCen rep, Marcel Roux, Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Operations, Ken Cooper, Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally, UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Wellington Provincial Gold Star Association President, Steve Monks.

Congratulations to all the recipients, and thank you for your service to Fire and Emergency and the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand.

See full list of recipients [DOCX, 15 KB]

Belinda Beets receives her award from DCE Service Delivery Operations, Ken Cooper (25-year Gold Star)

Jan Wills receives her award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (40 years’ service certificate)

 

Andrew Tollison receives his award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (gold bars for 37 years’ service)

 

Kevin Brosnan receives his award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (gold bars for 33 years’ service)

 

Mike Halliday receives his award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (gold bar for 36 years’ service)

 

Ali Munn receives her award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (silver bars for 21 years’ service)

 

Eden Eades receives her award from UFBA Representative, Mati Soi and Director Service Delivery Operations, Brendan Nally (5-year medal)

 

Maria Conlon receives her award from DCE Service Delivery Operations, Ken Cooper (LSGC medal for 14 years’ service)