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Surrey welcomes eight new firefighters!

Eight new firefighters have joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

Photo credit: Surrey County Council

The group completed their initial four month training and will join crews across the county. The service is still recruiting for more new on-call firefighters.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Dan Quin, said: “I’m so proud to welcome these new firefighters and their families to our service. The hard work doesn’t stop here, these firefighters will continually learn and develop new skills with us, ensuring they are able to keep the people of Surrey safe. This is why it’s so important to us to welcome their loved ones to events like this, they’re a huge supporting part of this life-saving role.

“Well done to all eight firefighters for this fantastic achievement – these initial courses take a lot of dedication, commitment and teamwork. I look forward to working closer with you all.”

Deputy Cabinet Member, Kevin Deanus, said: “It’s a real pleasure to be invited to these celebrations with our new firefighters and to see how proud their loved ones are.

“I really do wish them the best of luck in their new careers with us, there are a lot of options, prospects and opportunities ahead of you. Congratulations and welcome!”

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Crawley and Gatwick thief wanted on recall to prison

A prolific offender is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his release on licence.

Liam Cover
Photo credit: Sussex Police

Liam Cover was sentenced to six months for multiple shoplifting offences in Crawley, Gatwick Airport, Horley and Reigate.

The 39-year-old is known to frequent Crawley town centre, as well as at Gatwick South Terminal, and the nearby BP Petrol Station.

Anyone who sees him or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 and quote serial 1387 of 10/08.

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Police appeal following Oxted motor thefts

Surrey police are appealing for witnesses after a grey Mercedes was stolen from a residential driveway on Woodhurst Lane in Oxted.

The theft occurred sometime overnight on Friday, 20 August. A second theft of a white BMW M3, also occurred on the same night from a nearby residential address on Oast Road, Hurst Green.

If you have any dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage that may help the investigation, then please contact Surrey police.

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Nurse Kim will lead Paralympic nursing team to Tokyo

Kim Brinkworth
Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hospital
A senior nurse at Queen Victoria Hospital, is flying out to Tokyo to take on a very special role by leading a team of nurses supporting the Paralympics GB athletes.
Kim Brinkworth is one of five nurses who are part of the sport and medicine team, working alongside other professionals.

Together they will run a performance centre for GB athletes, as well as providing support at the preparation camps, in the Paralympic village and virtually via PC or phone.

This will be Kim’s fourth games, having previously led the nursing team at Rio in 2016.

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Memorial wall for fallen Sussex police unveiled

A memorial wall dedicated to officers and staff who have lost their lives in the service of Sussex Police has been unveiled at the force’s headquarters.

A service was held on Wednesday afternoon (August 18) to officially open the memorial. Chief Constable Jo Shiner was joined by the family and friends of those who have died. Dignitaries in attendance included the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex Susan Pyper, the High Sheriffs of West and East Sussex, Neil Hart and Miles Jenner, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker.

Speaking after the event, Chief Constable Jo Shiner said: “It was my privilege to lead the unveiling of the wall, in the presence of family and friends of those who lost their lives either in the line of duty or during their service with Sussex Police.”

“This special service was a commemoration and an opportunity to remember all those from our policing family who are no longer with us – the fallen men and women who gave so much to serve and protect our communities.”

“Our memorial wall is a poignant and permanent way to honour these officers and staff. They will never be forgotten.”

Memorial Wall Opening
Credit: Sussex Police

Lord Lieutenant Susan Pyper officially opened the wall and a memorial poem was read, before the names of each person featured on the memorial were recited as a mark of respect to their memory. The ceremony included floral wreaths being laid at the foot of the memorial.

The memorial wall was completed in 2020 and displays the names of each police officer, police staff member and special constable who has died during their service with Sussex Police.

There is also a seating area surrounding the memorial, offering a place for quiet respite and reflection. The wall is set amongst a larger memorial garden space, where East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, who share the headquarters, also honour the memory of their staff who have died.

PCC Katy Bourne said: “It was a moving experience and a privilege to join the unveiling alongside the family, friends and loved ones of those whom it commemorates.

“The memorial wall serves as an emotive, physical tribute to those who have passed in the service of Sussex Police and I am pleased that their loss is being marked and their memories honoured in such a fitting way.”

Featured image: Memorial Wall Opening
Credit: Sussex Police

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