STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TEAM
CHIEF FIRE OFFICER
Paul Street
The Chief Fire Officer has strategic responsibility to lead and manage the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, including human resources and operational requirements under the ‘Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004’. The CFO is also responsible and committed to working towards the Isle of Wight Council’s aspirations and objectives for the modernising and efficient operation of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service within the Isle of Wight Council.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OFFICER GOVERNANCE AND IMPROVEMENT (ACOG&I)
Rob Polkinghorne
The Assistant Chief Officer for Governance and Improvement works to ensure achievement of corporate aims and Fire Service strategies with particular emphasis on performance management and organisational development, whilst leading managers with regards to finance, asset management, procurement and emergency management.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OFFICER OPERATIONS AND FIRE RESILIENCE (ACOO&FR)
Steve Apter
The ACOO&FR is responsible for providing effective management as head of operations and of delivery of the key resilience programmes and actions, to ensure the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is fully equipped to meet the demands of the resilience agenda.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OFFICER PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (ACOP&P)
Stuart May
The ACOP&P has responsibility for the management of the Community Safety, Technical Fire Safety and Enforcement and Community Risk Reduction Service areas. He is also responsible for Diversity and Workforce within the Service, this includes leading on the Equality and Diversity Strategy and workforce planning and development.
GROUP MANAGER OPERATIONAL PLANNING (GMOP)
Justin Harden
The GMOP manages the Technical Support, Operational Planning and Intelligence and Resilience Service areas of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. He also manages the resources of 5 retained stations on the Island and ensures operational readiness of appliances and personnel within those stations.
GROUP MANAGER COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (GMCRR)
Mick Keenan
The GMCRR manages the Diversity and Workforce and Community Prevention and Protection Service areas of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. He also manages the resources of 5 retained stations on the Island and ensures operational readiness of appliances and personnel within those stations.
GROUP MANAGER MOBILISING AND COMMUNICATIONS (GMM&C)
John Stannett
Management of the Fire Control Centre falls under the responsibility of the GMM&C along with associated technical aspects of equipment, systems and infrastructure. He is the lead officer for the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s integration of the FiReControl and Firelink projects which will provide Regional Control Centres across the country with a new digital radio scheme.
GOVERNANCE AND IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (G&IM)
Jan Alexander
Responsibility for governance and improvement as detailed in the Fire and Rescue Service National Framework. The G&IM also has responsibility for ensuring the Local Authority Emergency Management Service area meets its objectives within the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, providing effective management of the Emergency Planning, Finance and Business Support Service areas of the Isle of Wight Council’s Fire and Emergency Services.
