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South Wales new fire chief talks about culture, leadership and moral courage | ‘Unfair’ police pay system leaves officers at a disadvantage

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CFO Fin Monahan visits firefighters.
CFO Fin Monahan visits firefighters during his first week in office. Photo credit: South Wales FRS.

Fin Monahan OBE, the new South Wales Fire Chief, talks to Catherine Levin about his decision to join the sector and what the future holds for the service he now heads up. And attendees at the Police Federation of England and Wales’ inaugural FedConnect this week have heard that the current pay system is not fair.

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South Wales new fire chief talks about culture, leadership and moral courage

Just nine days into his new job, Fin Monahan OBE, the new South Wales Fire Chief, talks to Catherine Levin about his decision to join the sector and what the future holds for the service he now heads up. More via Emergency Services Times

‘Unfair’ police pay system leaves officers at a disadvantage

Attendees at the Police Federation of England and Wales’ inaugural FedConnect this week have heard that the current pay system is not fair. More via Emergency Services Times

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