Acton Firefighter Receives British Citizen Award

Former England international footballer, Kimberley Jerray-Silver, currently serving as the Sub Officer at Acton Fire Station, received a national award in recognition of her extraordinary service to the community.

Jerray-Silver, who has lived in Acton all her life, was recognised with a British Citizen Award (BCA) for her tireless efforts to bring people together and improve lives.

She was among 27 people from across the UK selected to receive the BCA Medal of Honour for Services to the Community (BCAc), which was presented at the Palace of Westminster on July 24, 2025.

Before joining the London Fire Brigade in 2004, Jerray-Silver had been a trailblazer in women’s football. She played for Arsenal Ladies, winning the FA Cup in 1997, and became one of Europe’s first female professional footballers with Fulham Ladies, where she won the treble in 2003. She also represented England in the Women’s Euro 1997 qualifiers.

At Acton Fire Station, she launched quarterly tea parties to tackle loneliness, working with Ealing Council to provide community transport for less able residents. Stephanie Wood from BCA partner One Stop noted that this year’s medalists exemplified incredible support within their communities.

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