Stewarton firefighter retires after 40 years of service

Watch commander David Roxburgh, of Stewarton Fire Station, spent 39 years and two months in the service before hanging up his boots.

WC Roxburgh started his on-call days in Titchfield Street Fire Station in Kilmarnock, before moving to Stewarton where he served the majority of his career.

(Image: Newsquest) The local crew, both serving and retired, Ayrshire senior officers, local organisations and David’s family attended a ceremony in the town before gathering at the station to formally send David off.

A station spokesperson said: "We wish him a long and healthy retirement.

(Image: Newsquest) "Thank you to The Coffee Pot and James and Clara from Classique Blinds for putting on a fantastic spread at the station, and the rest of the crew here at Stewarton for organising this special moment."