King’s Birthday Honours – Tyne and Wear fire chief Stewart Nicholson

Stewart Nicholson, Chief Fire Officer of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal.

The experienced firefighter, who has worked on both sides of the England/Scotland border, described the “great privilege” of receiving, “such a prestigious honour”.

Tyne & Wear’s Chief Fire Officer, Stewart Nicholson, awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours (Image: TWFRS)

Mr Nicholson said: “I will be accepting the King’s Fire Service Medal on behalf of my family and my fire and rescue service colleagues, whom I have been proud to serve alongside for more than 32 years.

Recognition for Stewart Nicholson’s 32 years as a firefighter and now senior fire officer (Image: TWFRS)

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“My journey has taken me from serving as a firefighter in North and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services to, three decades later, leading Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service as Chief Fire Officer, with senior leadership roles in Scotland along the way.

“The blue light community has provided me with an incredible platform to support people in need across communities in both England and Scotland.

“Through my work with the National Fire Chiefs Council, I hope to continue sharing my experience and help to inspire and support future generations of firefighters.”