Ayrshire cook wins award for keeping firefighters fed and watered for 21 years

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An Ayrshire woman has received special recognition after supporting firefighters for more than two decades. Annie Chapman was awarded Support Team Member of the Year at the Ayrshire Tri-Services Awards for her work in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

As a cook, Annie has looked after firefighters and staff across Ayrshire for more than 21 years. She is currently based at Kilwinning Community Fire Station after initially working at Ardrossan.

Alongside her work in the station, Annie was also recognised for her contributions to the local community.One of her many extra tasks is spreading Christmas cheer when she becomes Mrs Claus and invites people into the station during the festive season.The annual Tri-Service Awards recognise people across all the emergency services for their contribution and service to their local communities.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Area Commander Ian McMeekin, SFRS Local Senior Officer for Ayrshire said: “Annie is conscientious and dedicated, going above and beyond to provide hot meals for the Kilwinning crews returning from an incident.

Her kindness however extends beyond her job description.“Whether supporting activities to tackle food poverty, assisting elderly neighbours with health concerns, supporting staff, or contributing to community engagement initiatives at the station, Annie embodies the values of the