Firefighter's wife from Bedford wins prestigious award for support to fire service

The wife to a Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crew commander has won a prestigious Spirit of Fire award at a virtual ceremony introduced by Prince William.

Louise Moody, of Bedford, won Supporter of The Year: Dependant award at The Fire Fighters Charity's awards ceremony.

She was recognised for her tireless efforts planning and carrying out numerous fundraising events in the charity’s name, after seeing the support it offered to her husband, Josh, and his colleagues over the years.

Her award was announced on the night by Dame Julie Walters and the event was introduced by the Duke of Cambridge via a recorded video message.

Dr Jill Tolfrey, The Fire Fighters Charity chief executive, said of Louise’s award: “I am delighted that Louise has been recognised for her incredible work supporting The Fire Fighters Charity.

"The Dependant category is such an important one as it recognises those people who offer a listening ear at home and often bear much of the worry of having a partner in the fire service. Louise is known as a relentless fundraiser, so we are thrilled to be recognising her this evening. Congratulations Louise.”

Opening the ceremony Prince William spoke of the challenges faced by fire service personnel in the wake of Covid-19, reiterating why it’s so important they know where to turn when they need support themselves.

Usually held in London, with a reception at No 10 Downing Street, the coronavirus pandemic meant the charity took the awards ceremony online in 2020 for the first time.