About us
Our leadership team
Based in Penrith, our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) are responsible for running Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.
Paul Hancock
Chief Fire Officer
Lauren Woodward
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Ben Ryder
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Dave Love
Head of Preparedness
Andy Lee
Area Manager
Stuart Hook
Head of Response
Ian Seel
Area Manager
Mark Clement
Head of Planning and Improvement
Jo Richardson
Head of Programmes and Risk
Steven Tickner
Chief Finance Officer (Section 151)
Phil Robinson
Head of Estates
Matthew Suddart
Policy and Communications Manager