Campbeltown Fire Station Long Service Medals.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:55 amFire crews from Campbeltown and Carradale, along with Area Manager John Ironside, David Proctal and Danny Downie from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, two retired Station Officers John Armour and Jim Martin, Courier reporter gathered at Campbeltown Fire Station last night to honour two firefighters with over 43 years service between them.
Ronnie Souden (Watch Manager) and John Wareham (Crew Manager) were presented with their 20 years long service medals from Area Manager John Ironside. Both men were complimented on there excellant achievement and service to the fire and rescue. The commander went on to thank the crews both retained and volunteer through out the service. Danny Downie gave a speech on the service record of the two men. Kenny Mabon (Crew Manager) spoke highly of his two colleagues on behalf of the team. Charlie Martin, the oldest serving member with 33 years on his belt then presented engraved trophys to the two on behalf of the Campbeltown crews. Short speeches were had from both men thanking the suppport from crews and everbody involved within. Just to add, congratulations also go to our own Crew Manager at Carradale, Robert Strang who also received his 20 year medal last year.
A grand buffet and refreshments was had by all afterwards and luckily the pagers did not go off
. Compliments to the chef, cook, organiser whoever you were 
.
Ronnie Souden receiving his medal from Area Manager John Ironside
John Wareham receiving his medal from Area Manager John Ironside
Charlie Martin presenting the trophy
Charlie Martin presenting the trophy
Area Manager John Ironside, David Proctal and Danny Downie
Kenny Mabon,Ronnie, John, Paul Souden
Campbeltown and Carradale crews
Trophys presented to both men
Ronnie Souden (Watch Manager) and John Wareham (Crew Manager) were presented with their 20 years long service medals from Area Manager John Ironside. Both men were complimented on there excellant achievement and service to the fire and rescue. The commander went on to thank the crews both retained and volunteer through out the service. Danny Downie gave a speech on the service record of the two men. Kenny Mabon (Crew Manager) spoke highly of his two colleagues on behalf of the team. Charlie Martin, the oldest serving member with 33 years on his belt then presented engraved trophys to the two on behalf of the Campbeltown crews. Short speeches were had from both men thanking the suppport from crews and everbody involved within. Just to add, congratulations also go to our own Crew Manager at Carradale, Robert Strang who also received his 20 year medal last year.
A grand buffet and refreshments was had by all afterwards and luckily the pagers did not go off
. Compliments to the chef, cook, organiser whoever you were .
Ronnie Souden receiving his medal from Area Manager John Ironside
John Wareham receiving his medal from Area Manager John Ironside
Charlie Martin presenting the trophy
Charlie Martin presenting the trophy
Area Manager John Ironside, David Proctal and Danny Downie
Kenny Mabon,Ronnie, John, Paul Souden
Campbeltown and Carradale crews
Trophys presented to both men
Cannae believe they are that old.