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Photo Caption – (centre) Ms Tonya McCormac, Strategic Planning Manager NIFRS and Chief Fire Officer Colin Lammey NIFRS, receive the Gold Award in the Steps to Excellence Process as part of the Northern Ireland Quality Awards. The award is presented by Mr Stephen Kingon, Chairman of the Centre for Competitiveness (left) and joint Award Sponsor Ulster Bank, represented by Mr Mark Crimmins (right). Department of Finance and Personnel also sponsored the award.

NIFRS achieve Gold Award in Northern Ireland Quality Awards

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has achieved a Gold Award in the Steps to Excellence Process as part of the Northern Ireland Quality Awards.

Celebrating their success, staff from across the organisation received their award at a Gala Ceremony held on Thursday 28January 2010 in the Ramada Hotel Belfast.

Organised by the Centre for Competitiveness, Northern Ireland Quality Awards is the premier business event in Northern Ireland which recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their overall business performance.

Colin Lammey, Chief Fire Officer, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said –

“This is a great achievement for the organisation to have been awarded the Gold Award. Everyone in NIFRS works hard to deliver the best possible fire and rescue service for the people of Northern Ireland and this award is a true reflection of the pride, enthusiasm and commitment shown by each and every member of staff. We look forward to building on this success in the future.”