Mosgiel Volunteer Fire Brigade life member Ray Wilson was recently recognised with a 25-year gold star for service to the brigade.
The event, held at the Taieri Bowling Club earlier this month, was organised to celebrate Mr Wilson's achievement and recognise a host of other milestones.
Among them were the retirements of life member Peter Andrews and 52-year volunteer John Bethune.
Senior station officer Paul Falconer said the event gave the crowd of about 170 a chance to thank Mr Wilson for his contribution to the service and community.
List of awards: Adam Eketone 3 yrs; Don Mitchell 7 yrs; Ben Parker 7 yrs; Rebbeca Thomson 7 yrs; Martin McCorkindale 9 yrs; Andy McDougall 9 yrs; Aaron Thomson 9 yrs; Laurinda MacRae 13 yrs; Nathan Bennett 14 yrs; Ray Bremer 15 yrs; Steven Turnbull 15 yrs; Alistair Newall 17 yrs; Russell Turnbull 39 yrs; John Bethune 52 yrs (ret).
