Kenilworth fire fighter recognised for more than four decades of dedicated service

Malcolm Gunter is the longest serving on-call firefighter in Warwickshire with more than 40 years’ service.

He joined Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service in 1979 at Kenilworth Fire Station where he continues to serve to this day.

A council spokeswoman said: "Malcolm has been instrumental over the years, ensuring that the station remains on the run, even when crew numbers are down.

"This is a real testament to his commitment and dedication to keeping the communities of Warwickshire, particularly Kenilworth, safer."

Malcom was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal which recognises long term service for those who are already holders of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and have been judged as ‘good, faithful, valuable and meritorious’, with conduct judged to be ‘irreproachable’ throughout.

Watch Commander for Fire Control, Martin Swinden, of Leamington Fire Station and Watch Commander Daryl Townsend, of Southam Fire Station, were among those to be presented with Long Service and Good Conduct medals