Four Metropolitan Fire Service stations have received awards at the conclusion of this year’s regional proficiency and safety audit, with the Mount Gambier MFS station acknowledged.

All 17 regional MFS stations participated in the annual assessment process, which gives retained firefighters the opportunity to showcase their skills, community spirit and commitment to public safety.

Loxton MFS station took out the top award, however the Mount Gambier MFS Station was named the Family Friendly Regional Station, which was presented by the SA Branch of the United Firefighters Union.

Other station winners were Victor Harbor and Tanunda.

MFS Assistant Chief Fire Officer of Regional Operations Colin Lindsay commended the hard work, high standards and commitment demonstrated by all regional MFS firefighters during station assessments.

“Congratulations to the four stations receiving awards; I know how hard they, and all the regional stations, worked to prepare their station and equipment to the highest standard for the audit and proficiency assessment,” he said.

“It becomes more difficult each year to select the stations to receive awards due to the outstanding efforts of all MFS regional stations.

“Each station went to exceptional efforts in preparing for their assessments, including station preparation and regular practise of the training drills and equipment checks.”