Derry Watch Commander James Ross hangs up his helmet after 30 years as a fire-fighter

Firefighters from Northland Road and Crescent Link stations turned out in force on Thursday night to say farewell to Red Watch Commander James Ross, who has retired after almost 30 years sterling service to the city.
Group Commander Jonathan Tate makes a special presentation to Watch Commander Jim Ross on the occasion of his retirement from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, at the Bishopâ€TMs Gate Hotel on Thursday night last. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)Group Commander Jonathan Tate makes a special presentation to Watch Commander Jim Ross on the occasion of his retirement from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, at the Bishopâ€TMs Gate Hotel on Thursday night last. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Group Commander Jonathan Tate makes a special presentation to Watch Commander Jim Ross on the occasion of his retirement from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, at the Bishopâ€TMs Gate Hotel on Thursday night last. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)