Steve had the operation on his left elbow yesterday at Wythenshawe Hospital. It went well and the surgeon has repositioned the arm brace so his arm has been extended a little further. This week he is going to have further hearing tests with the possibility of another hearing aid being fitted in the near future to his left ear.

Steve was tired yesterday but in good spirits and he is hoping that eventually his left arm will be more mobile in its movement.

Today as I am sure most of you will be aware that it is 12 months on from that terrible night that saw two people tragically killed and three Fire fighters injured in the line of duty. Pauline has asked for it to be a normal day as possible for Steve and the family today. Steve and the rest of his family are looking forward now and not back on what happened. I only want to say it has been a journey down a road that none of us wanted to travel on, but along the way we have been treated with the utmost kindness, respect and generosity. Steve has really led us from the front with his determination to get himself well and inspired us each individually. For Steve as a fire fighter the only way is forward to finish the task of getting better.

Gary