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