Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service following the sad news of her death.

Dave Russel, Chief Fire Office, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: “On behalf of my colleagues at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Flags will be flown at half-mast at all GMFRS fire stations as a mark of respect to the Queen.

“The fire service will always be grateful to the Queen for when she paid a visit to our headquarters alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. Our long service firefighters are also appreciative for the recognition the Queen paid to them through the Long Service and Good Conduct Awards along with medals marking her Golden, Diamond and most recently Platinum Jubilee celebrations.”

Article Published: 08/09/2022 20:50 PM