Executive Leadership team

The Executive Leadership team (ELT) provide the senior executive officer function within the Brigade.

The Fire Authority delegates to the ELT, the effective management of the organisation and its resources, the delivery of the primary corporate, operational and enabling services and the execution of the statutory responsibilities.

Cleveland Fire Authority

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Chief Fire Officer

Ian Hayton

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Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Director of Community Protection

To be confirmed

Karen Winter headshot

Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Director of Strategic Planning & Resources

Karen Winter

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Chief Finance Officer

Chris Little

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Legal Advisor and Monitoring Officer

Peter Devlin

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Senior Head of Operations

Simon Weastell

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Senior Head of Prevention, Protection & Engagement

Robin Turnbull

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Senior Head of People

Christine Chisholm

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Senior Head of Assets

Darren Richards