Pembrokeshire's Haiti Heroes were officially welcomed home yesterday (Wednesday) at their base in Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Carmarthen HQ.

The seven firefighters, including Pembroke Dock watch manager, Gerwyn Howells, Pembroke Dock firefighter Paul Dyson and Haverfordwest crew manager Phil Irving, gave moving accounts of their experiences on the island.

They also showed previously unseen photographs of their mission including the rescues of two- year-old Mia who was trapped in the rubble of her kindergarten and 39-year-old Sonia who was recovered from under a pile of concrete slabs.

Welsh social justice and local government minister, Carl Sargeant, paid tribute to the seven fire fighters who were part of a 64 strong UK team.

"I am proud to be here today to offer my thanks to the seven firefighters from Wales who played their part in the massive rescue effort in Haiti," he said.

"Working in difficult and often dangerous conditions, they scoured debris for those trapped underneath and made safe damaged buildings.

"I am sure that everyone in Wales will join with me and the whole of the Welsh Assembly Government in thanking these brave firefighters for all that they have done to help the people of Haiti as they struggle to overcome this disaster."

The minister also urged the people of Wales to donate what they could to the DEC appeal to help alleviate the devastation and despair suffered by millions of Hatian people.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service head of operational risk management Jim Cameron also praised the devotion and commitment of the firefighters.

"I am extremely proud of the team from Mid and West Wales and the impact they have been able to make in the aftermath of this terrible earthquake," he said.

"They are truly special people to be able to work in these types of situations."

For more on Pembrokeshire's three Haiti heroes, pick up a copy of next week's Western Telegraph.