Who We Are

Meet our Chief Fire Officer

Since joining Cleveland County Fire Brigade in 1975, Ian Hayton has performed a diverse number of roles within the Brigade, and has over forty years-experience. Ian has been Chief Fire Officer since 2008. He is responsible for strategic leadership of the organisation and providing a clear sense of purpose and direction.

On the national stage, Ian is the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) lead on Pensions matters and Medical and Occupational Health & Safety in the Fire & Rescue Service. He leads on the People and Organisational Development Executive Board for issues including National Firefighter Selection Tests, Assessment and Development Centres and Medical and Occupational Health Standards. He was awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal in 2007.

Ian is the founder, Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Cleveland Fire Brigade Risk Management Services CIC, a commercial trading arm offering risk management, environmental and asset protection solutions to all companies in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemical and Energy sectors.

Meet our Fire Authority Chair

Councillor David Coupe was appointed as Cleveland Fire Authority Chair in June 2023.

Councillor Coupe represents Stainton & Thornton Ward for the Conservative Party  

Click here to learn more about our Fire Authority members, meetings and reports.

Our Organisational Structure

Our organisation is split into two key directorates, Strategic Planning and Resources and Community Protection.

Click the link below to view our Organisational Structure chart:

Organisational Structure Chart (PDF)

Click the link below to view details of our pay structure:

Click here to view more information on our Strategic Management

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