 The Naval Fire Service
- was involved in several significant incidents, the most serious occurred in July 1946, and involved the explosion at the Bedford Magazines. During this incident Acting Leading Stoker (FF) RCNVR Gordon Morrison was awarded the British Empire Medal for outstanding bravery. William Carson
Lieutenant (SB) RCNVR, Command and Base Fire Chief Atlantic Command was also awarded the British Empire Medal. Harold Coxon Commissioned Technical Officer (SB) Assistant Naval Fire Chief Halifax received a Commendation for his actions.
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