A NEW Chief Fire Officer is to step into the hot seat at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service from September.
Ben Brook replaces the current Chief Fire Officer, Kieran Amos who is retiring in September 2021.
Ben joined Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service with over 20 years’ experience in a range of roles from integrated risk manager in 2014 to strategic enabler in 2016 while working his way through the ranks to assistant chief fire officer in 2019.
In his current role in Warwickshire, Ben has led the cultural change programme and is a key ambassador for diversity and inclusion within the service.
He is also a key influencer and has spoken at several national events about the key operating principles of the fire service.
In addition to his role, Ben is also the national lead for the Fire Sector Federation, where he provides national leadership on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council.
