3 years ago I responded to the tragic
#Grenfell
incident with former
@LondonFire
and blue light colleagues. Remembering all those who sadly lost their lives, those affected and the Grenfell Community.
So after 27.5 years, today I leave
@LondonFire
for pastures new
@WestMidsFire
. I have served with some amazingly talented people and have some amazing memories. Thank you all and stay strong during what is a difficult time for the Brigade.
#Firefamily
Humbled and honoured to win ‘Most Influential BAME Individual in Fire’
@FIRE_Editor
Excellence in Fire & Emergency Services awards this afternoon. Recognition of all the excellent work undertaken by team
@WestMidsFire
. Great event and well done to all winners and nominees.
Back home safe and sound. What an outstanding group of fire service personnel the
@UK_ISAR_TEAM
are. Thank you to you all, and proud of
@WestMidsFire
staff that were part of the deployment and who also ran the UK Incident Room from
@SWMFireControl
. Time for a well earned rest 👏🏾
Proud, firstly to be nominated and then to be shortlisted as a finalist at the upcoming inaugural
@BTAwardsUK
. In the company of very talented finalists, who I wish the very best of luck. Working daily alongside some amazing
@WestMidsFire
staff is an award in itself
#OneTeam
Spending the day with
@WestMidsFire
staff supporting
#BirminghamPride
. Vibrant, colourful and full of energy. An inclusive, diverse world is a better world!
A real privilege to attend the debrief for
@WestMidsFire
staff who were part of the
@UK_ISAR_TEAM
deployment to Turkey at HQ today. Great to spend time with the team and hear of their experience first hand. In awe of their bravery and commitment 👏🏾
Great morning spent
@Oldburyfire
Real fire training venue with
@WestMidsFire
trainee course 01/20. Great to maintain my BA competence and see 1st hand the excellent work of the
@WMFS_OLPD
Fire Behaviour Instructors.
Delighted to be presented with this framed shirt and coins on behalf of
@WestMidsFire
@WMFSISARTeam
, post deployments to both Turkey & Malawi. I am extremely proud of our team and their commitment to provide support to those affected by these events
#GreatPeopleDoingGreatThings
Great afternoon spent with
@WestMidsFire
staff,
@FIRE_Editor
‘Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards’. Great recognition of our amazing teams🌟. Congratulations to Julie Farruggia and honoured to collect the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ on behalf of CM Ian Hughes and his family🙏🏾
So proud of
@WestMidsFire
@SWMFireControl
staff. For the 2nd year running voted the UK’s most Inclusive Fire Service and the no.1 most Inclusive employer
@InclusiveAwards
2023. Recognition like this does not happen by accident. Great people doing great things
#IA23
#WeAreWMFS
At the end of another hectic week of SCG, LRF Chair’s, NFCC, BCMT Meeting’s, I cannot fail to be amazed at the outstanding work being carried out on behalf of our
#Community
by all
@WestMidsFire
@WMidsPrepared
in response to
#COVID19
Truly inspiring. Even more to come
#OneTeam
Here we go…all the planning, hard work by
@WestMidsFire
staff, partners and sponsors all comes down to this!
@ukro2022
has arrived and we are delighted to welcome all competitors and visitors to
#Birmingham
. Let the competition begin! Go team
#WestMidsFire
Looking forward to the
@BTAwardsUK
tonight in
#Birmingham
. Proud to have been nominated in the Senior Leaders category and a reflection of all the excellent work undertaken by
@WestMidsFire
staff. Good luck to all finalist!
Attended the 20 Pump fire in Chadwell Heath as IC this morning. A very challenging incident and some excellent work carried out by crews, officers, control staff and partners. Well done all
#Teamwork
Proud to receive this report on behalf of
@WestMidsFire
@SWMFireControl
. Rated as Outstanding for ‘Effectiveness’. This report reflects the ‘great people, doing great things’ within the service, day in, day out. Take a bow team 👏🏾
Looking forward to representing
@WestMidsFire
at this
@BhmUK
event today, hosted by
@InclusiveAwards
. Great diverse panel talking all things diversity and Inclusion.
Proud to present and say farewell to
@WestMidsFire
@SWMFireControl
WM Wendy Barwell. Wendy retires after 42 years loyal and dedicated service. Thank you for your
#Service
and enjoy your retirement, you will be missed by all.
A first for
@WestMidsFire
today with a virtual live Pass Out ceremony. A big thanks to all staff involved and in particular
@WMFS_OLPD
and Corporate Communications. A warm welcome to course 02/20 and I look forward to meeting you all soon.
#ReadyWillingAble
Heading to
@FIRE_Editor
Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards.
@WestMidsFire
shortlisted in four categories and both
@Kris_Darnley
and I nominated for Most Influential BAME Individual in Fire. Great to catch up with friends and former colleagues. Good luck to all nominees🤞🏾
#EFEs
Proud to pay my respects to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of
@WestMidsFire
. Joining colleagues and families from across the Uk at the National Service of Remembrance 🙏🏾
Completed my CMI Level 7 Digital Leadership course today. Great course and delegates from a range of organisations. View my verified achievement from
@INPD_
.
Proud to support
@WestMidsFire
staff today showcasing all things innovation, trauma care and extrication
@emergencyukshow
. Excellent work by all involved.
Excellent visit to
@WestMidsFire
@WardEndFire
RW this evening. Great engagement and hospitality by staff. A special mention to Ward End SM
@Bromley_Dave
who retires after 30 years service this evening. Thank you for your excellent service Dave, enjoy your well earned rest.
Proud to collect awards on behalf of
@WestMidsFire
Candy Woods and Warren Davies winners at tonight’s
@AsianFSA
#AFSA2019
awards evening in
@SYFR
. Well done to both on their achievement.
@WestMidsFire
A really tough and emotional day for all
@WestMidsFire
staff. Truly proud of the amazing respect shown today, for an excellent officer, colleague and friend to so many. We continue to support Simon’s family and each other🙏🏾
#GreatPeopleDoingGreatThings
We're extremely proud to be helping
@StJohnAmbulance
deliver the
@NHSUK
#COVID19
vaccination programme. THANK YOU to the 140 members of our staff who started their training over the weekend, with 100 more to follow this week! Read more:
#ReadyWillingAble
Looking forward to a fantastic evening
@WestMidsFire
Recognition Awards 2019. A great way to recognise and reward our staff for their outstanding contributions.
#WMFSAwards2019
Attended
@StGeorgesHouse
within the truly amazing Windsor Castle last night, in the company of other fellows from the Society of Leadership Fellows. Really rich conversation, discussing the importance of Space, Pace and Grace as part of leadership qualities
#leadership
Attended a really productive
@jesip999
Joint Doctrine project board meeting this morning on behalf of the
@NFCC_FireChiefs
. We completed the review of around 650 consultation feedback comments from partner agencies.
#MultiAgencyWorking
Latest
@jesip999
newsletter now out here with link to Jesip Doctrine Review consultation. I even get a mention as part of the project board but was happy to let
@NFCCChair
take the headlines!
#HeDeservesIt
@WestMidsFire
Highly skilled, competent professionals joining colleagues from around the UK as part of
@UK_ISAR_TEAM
. Stay safe all, we are proud of you 👏🏾
@WestMidsFire
I couldn’t be more proud of the efforts of
@WestMidsFire
staff, part of
@UK_ISAR_TEAM
. They continue to work in extremely difficult physical and mental conditions, to provide some assistance and comfort to those affected by this tragedy. Great people doing great things 👏🏾
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by, and responding to, the flooding in
#Yorkshire
. Here's a look at what our own water rescue team has encountered there:
On
@999Day
how are you marking the occasion? A big thank you to all emergency services, NHS and volunteers keeping our communities safe.
@WestMidsFire
@SWMFireControl
will pause at 9am to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
#999Day