Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service annual Awards ceremony

On the September 9, 2023, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) hosted its annual Awards ceremony at Welford country and AVE Services were there to support with the audio visual equipment and to sponsor the event.

The event provided the opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of staff, volunteers and partners over the past 12 months. During the event, staff that have dedicated 20, or 30, years to public service were presented with Long Service and Good Conduct Medals or Long Service Awards by The Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Mr James Puxley.

AVE supplied two large video walls to display the awards and achievements for the audience for 350. The awards included:

• Certificates of Commendation were presented to those who responded to the tragic fire on Erleigh Road, Reading, as well as staff from Thames Valley Fire Control Service who worked under extreme pressure during last year’s heatwave
• RBFRS’ Duty Officers received the Team of the Year Award for their high performance despite the pressures they faced in 2022/23 and in recognition of the work that they do, every day, to keep the community safe.
• Central Hub Teams and South Hill Park Arts Centre in Bracknell received the Innovation of the Year Award for an exciting art project to promote water safety on Berkshire’s waterways.
• The Fundraiser of the Year Award was won by the Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices, who raised more than £14,800 for the Fire Fighters Charity during a charity bike ride. They cycled the equivalent of 500 miles in remembrance of firefighter Barry Martin, who sadly lost his life in the line of duty in January 2023 and to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Congratulations to all of the staff, volunteers and partners that received an award.

AVE Services provided:

• Two 3m x 1.5m LED video walls on truss
• A 6 speaker PA system
• 6 Wireless microphones
• 2 Wired microphones
• PA system for the live music outside
• Lecterns
• Staging
• Uplighters
• An hearing assist induction loop
• Technical crew