About us
Our leadership team
Based in Penrith, our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) are responsible for running Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.
![Rick Ogden](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-03/rick_ogden.png?h=0780a2e1&itok=bEdNRq8m)
Rick Ogden
Chief Fire Officer
![Brian Massie](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2024-04/brian_massie_1.png?h=3e8e55e3&itok=C3rXXwab)
Brian Massie
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
![Ian Seel](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2024-04/ianseel2.jpg?h=aa6f0744&itok=cpcM4EqU)
Ian Seel
Head of Preparedness
![Kristine Ward](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-12/231208_cumbria-fire-service-awards-2023_018_award-presentations_0.jpg?h=1ce21636&itok=sCc1a46_)
Kristine Ward
Head of People & Talent
![Mark Clement](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-03/mark_clement.png?h=86ba3074&itok=f1LHvxOT)
Mark Clement
Head of Safety and Assurance (temporary)
![Lauren Woodward](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2024-04/231208_cumbria-fire-service-headshot_0012.jpg?h=b074bcdf&itok=c_WsiB1h)
Lauren Woodward
Head of Prevention and Protection (temporary)
![Andy Lee](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-03/andy_lee.png?h=270ab139&itok=Q-NT9dRI)
Andy Lee
Area Manager (North West Fire Control project)
![Stuart Hook](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-03/stuart_hook.png?h=546d9b28&itok=u9emCI88)
Stuart Hook
Head of Response
![Jo Richardson](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-03/jo_richardson.png?h=c8cb6fdd&itok=410xUQeq)
Jo Richardson
Programme Lead (temporary)
![Steven Tickner](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_panel_desk/public/2023-06/steven_tickner2.jpg?h=67c5b3e5&itok=hls5WvZ3)
Steven Tickner
Section 151 Officer