Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Announced on June 15, CFO Thomas will receive the King’s Fire Service Medal which is awarded for distinguished service.

Starting in 1996, Roger has spent his entire career at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS), becoming its Chief Fire Officer in April 2022.  He has enjoyed a varied career within the service having worked through the ranks from firefighter to numerous supervisory and middle manager roles, including a secondment to the Welsh Government. He joined the executive leadership team as area manager in 2014, followed by brigade manager roles from 2017.

CFO Thomas said: ”I am both humbled and delighted to be receiving this prestigious award.  I recognise that this award is testament to the incredible people who work for Mid and West Wales FRS – our operational staff who risk their lives to ensure the safety of others, our Control Room staff who receive 999 calls and deploy resources, prevention and protection officers who reduce risk in our communities and our corporate staff who support our core functions. 

“I am extremely proud to work for such a highly respected and proud organisation."

“I also want to recognise my family. They too have made significant sacrifices to support me both personally and professionally."