Former firefighter David Anderson, who was awarded the MBE for his services to the brigade in Fife, has died.
Mr Anderson was a divisional officer for Fife Fire and Rescue Service when he retired in 1995 after almost 36 years as a firefighter.
Born in Colinsburgh on April 5, 1935, and brought up in the area, Mr Anderson attended Waid Academy, Anstruther, and went on to work on local farms.
In 1953, he began his national service, signing up for three years instead of just one. This saw him serve in both Cyprus and Egypt.
Back home, he returned to farm work, then joined the fire service in October 1959.
After basic training, his first post was at Methil Fire Station, where he became leading fireman in 1969.
Later the same year he moved to Kirkcaldy Fire Station, where he was leading fireman for some time before shifting to fire headquarters at Thornton and made a sub-officer in 1972.
He returned to Methil Fire Station as station officer in 1975, with responsibility for fire prevention.
From 1981 he served as assistant divisional officer in several departments, based again at Thornton.
Mr Anderson was promoted to the post of divisional officer in 1989.
It was in June 1992 that he travelled to Buckingham Palace to be given the MBE by the Queen.
He retired in April 1995.
Mr Anderson lived most of his life in Leven with his wife Margaret, whom he wed in 1963.
She passed away six years ago.
A very keen golfer, with a single-figure handicap, Mr Anderson was a member of Leven Thistle Golf Club.
He also represented Scotland with the fire service.
However, in retirement he was diagnosed with diabetes, which affected his sight and thus his ability to play.
Mr Anderson died in Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, on July 1 at the age of 75.
He leaves behind three sons and two grandchildren.