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Here you will find the profiles, contact details and photographs of the members of the Management Board at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Chief Executive/Chief Fire OfficerChief Executive/Chief Fire Officer - John RobertsCFO Roberts has overall responsibility for delivery of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and its aim to provide an excellent fire and rescue service working in partnership to reduce death, injury, economic loss and contribute to community well-being. In addition he has the following Corporate Management supervisory responsibilities: |
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Director of Service DeliveryDeputy Chief Fire Officer - Dave Walton, QFSM DMS MIFireEDCFO Walton is responsible for all the county’s front-line fire stations and the Control Centre. The directorate has three principal areas of responsibility:
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Director of Service SupportAssistant Chief Fire Officer - Nick SmithACO Smith is responsible for the strategic direction across the Service Support references which includes:
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Chief Finance and Procurement OfficerMrs Alison Wood, CPFAMrs Wood is the Statutory Finance Officer responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the Authority as required under the Local Government Act 1985. Services provided by the Finance Department include:
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Chief Employment Services OfficerMr Ian Brandwood, MBA FCIPDMr Brandwood is responsible for setting the strategic direction across the Employment Services function including:
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