About us
Our leadership team
Based in Penrith, our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) are responsible for delivering Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service on behalf of Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority.
John Beard
Chief Fire Officer
Brian Steadman
Deputy Chief Fire Officer
Rick Ogden
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Kristine Ward
Head of People & Talent
Lewis Thomas
Head of Corporate Services
Mark Clement
Acting Head of Assurance & Performance
Andy Lee
Area Manager – Prevention & Service Delivery – Westmorland & Furness
Brian Massie
Area Manager - Protection & Service Delivery - Cumberland
Stuart Hook
Area Manager – Learning, Development & Assurance
Mohammed Dhalech
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Jo Richardson
Transition Programme Manager
Mike Scott
Finance Manager