JFB superintendent proud of Beckford’s historic national honour

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Superintendent Dennis Lyons beamed with pride as longtime colleague Stewart Beckford became the first serving Jamaica Fire Brigade commissioner to receive the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander.

Superintendent Lyons, the JFB’s divisional commander for St Catherine, was among the family, colleagues and friends who made it their duty to attend the National Honours and Awards 2026 at King’s House in St Andrew on Monday to witness, with immense happiness, the commissioner collect the Order of Distinction, Commander Class medal, which is one of the highest national awards in Jamaica.

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It was all smiles for Lyons, who seized the moment to take pictures with Beckford, as the superintendent could not hide the joy he felt for his boss and friend of 36 years.