MALVERN firefighters were praised by Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates at a presentation evening in Worcester Guildhall on Friday.

Watch Commander Andrew Lasckey and Commander Ian Prust were presented with certificates after successfully completing Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Development Programme.

This aims to develop a range of skills and includes training for managing individuals and groups, both at the station and out at incidents.

Mr Yates said: “We are extremely proud of our staff and their commitment to learning and self-development.”