Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
Jim McNeil has joined the Northumberland Fire and Rescue service from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, where he served from almost 25 years.
Paul Hedley, NFRS Chief Fire Officer said: “I’m delighted to welcome such a talented and highly respected officer and Jim is an excellent appointment for us. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I’m sure he’ll bring real innovation and a fresh perspective to the services we deliver for our communities.”
Jim said: “I’m really looking forward to working with my new service, working closely with the senior leadership team and our staff to deliver our vision of making Northumberland safer.”
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