Lancashire fire service appoints new Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Samantha Pink as its new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

Prior to her new appointment, Samantha was the Assistant Director of Response at Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Samantha joined the fire and rescue service in 2005 when she started out as a firefighter at West Midlands Fire Service before transferring to Hereford and Worcester in May 2020.

Prior to joining the fire and rescue service, Samantha completed 14 years as a nurse in the NHS and has a passion for caring for people in trauma care.

“I am thrilled to assume the position of Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is an incredible organisation with an outstanding team. I will be proud to lead and be part of this professional and progressive organisation building on the strength and successes of the Service as one professional team as we strive to enhance safety of our communities across Lancashire.”

Samantha Pink, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Chief Fire Officer Justin Johnston said: “I am delighted that Samantha will be joining us from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service. After a challenging recruitment process, with really strong candidates, Samantha’s substantial track record of delivery and passion shone through in the interview. She will bring fresh ideas and will complement the team in continuing to drive Lancashire’s innovation, culture and performance.”

Samantha will start the role as the service’s Director of Service Delivery in the coming months.

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