On this page you will find a summary of the messages of thanks we have received in 2026.
January
I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and Bridlington Fire Station. The station very kindly put on a guard of honour as the funeral cars passed which was amazing and very much appreciated. We both know Ray would have loved this wonderful gesture! Two of Ray's former colleagues from the station also attended and it was great to meet them. I would very much appreciate it if you could thank all involved for arranging this, it certainly helped to give Ray the send off he deserved.
To Hull F.I.R.S.T. the team were absolutely amazing and organised. I suffer from PTSD and anxiety, and the team were helpful, reassuring, kind, wonderful! Their approach was fantastic and she put my mind at rest so much.
To Prevention, just a quick email to thank the team for delivering the safety talk this morning. All of us learnt a lot from you, even those of us who (wrongly) thought we were reasonably safety conscious so I’m sure you did a lot of good. From Portobello Leisure Day.
To the Goole Fire Station, thank you for refloating the "Aquaholic" boat on the free berths canal side Smith Boat Yard, on the evening of the 15/1/26. A job well done. Give them all a raise. From Associated British Ports.
To Barton On-Call Fire Station, I was involved in a collision on the A15 on the 14 January I was driving a white Renault traffic van and collided with a Vauxhall Adam that had lost control after hitting a patch of ice. I would like to express my deepest thanks to all that attended, your professionalism and care both to myself and the young lady in the Vauxhall was second to none. Both of us escaped unscathed thankfully although both a little shaken from the experience it is so reassuring to know that we are fortunate enough to have such help and assistance from the fire service should it ever be needed needed. Please pass my sincere thanks to all your team and again thank you all very much.
To the Road Safety Team, Thank you very much for attending our young farmers meeting. We really appreciate you giving up your time to come and talk to the club. Thank you. Brandesburton Young Farmers Club.
February
Dear Road Safety Team, Thank you very much for attending our young farmers meeting. We really appreciate you giving up your time to come and talk to the club. Thank you. Brandesburton Young Farmers Club.
To Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, As His Majesty's Lord‑Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Humberside Fire and Rescue for the swift and decisive actions in response to the tragic incident in Withernsea. I am deeply grateful for the professionalism, courage, and calm leadership shown by all involved during such an exceptionally challenging and distressing situation. The coordinated efforts demonstrated outstanding dedication to public safety and care for those affected. Although the impact of this incident will be felt for some time, the continued commitment and resilience are profoundly reassuring. The determination and teamwork displayed across all emergency services are truly commendable and greatly respected. Please convey my heartfelt appreciation to every member of your team who contributed to this operation. Their service in the face of such a devastating event deserves the highest recognition. My thoughts remain with the families, friends, and all those affected by the tragic loss of three lives. This is an immense sorrow for the community, and I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this incident.
I want to say a big thank you to everybody at Service Headquarters for the lovely retirement gifts and cards that I received, I have a lot of mementoes and memories to treasure of my time and the people I worked with. Thank you all and take care - Spud.
To Road Safety Team, I just wanted to say thank you for this afternoon's session. Students were very keen to talk about how impactful they found the talk and especially the videos. I really appreciate you taking the time to come and deliver this session to our year 7 students. Thanks again, and have a lovely evening. St Mary's College.