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

Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Service Delivery

Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Service Support

Area Manager – Response, Fleet and Tech Services

Area Manager – Strategic Change and People

Temporary Area Manager – Preparedness

Area Manager

Head of Planning and Improvement

Head of Programmes and Risk

Chief Finance Officer (Section 151)

Head of Estates

Policy and Communications Manager