Avon appoints new Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Avon Fire & Rescue Service has announced the appointment of Luke Gazzard as the new Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Service Delivery. Luke, who brings over 25 years of dedicated service and experience in AF&RS, assumed the position this month.

As Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Service Delivery, Luke will be leading on the services’ operational response, including all operational firefighters, control operators and the prevention and protection departments. 

“As I take on this new role, I’m keen to ensure that people, professionalism and pride are the golden thread through everything I do. Throughout my career, I’ve seen many changes in Avon Fire and Rescue Service and the wider sector, and I’m looking forward to working closely with all of our staff to influence our journey as we move forward. As I join the Service Leadership Board, I’m excited to be a part of the strategic change as we work towards being the best Service that we can be.”

Luke Gazzard, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Avon Fire and Rescue Service.

Avon Fire and Rescue said that Luke has been an integral part of the service, rising through the ranks thanks to his dedication, professionalism and expertise.

“I joined the Service in 1999, starting my career as a firefighter on Avonmouth Red Watch, I then worked at Southmead, Bath and Patchway before becoming a Station Manager in Learning and Development. I also worked in Risk Intelligence, and most recently, I was the Area Manager Head of Operational Response before heading up the Service Improvement Team for the last 12 months.”

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