Tony Carlin has been named South Yorkshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, following a competitive selection process.
Tony, who is currently the service’s Assistant Chief Fire Officer, was promoted following multiple recruitment stages and an interview by the Fire Authority’s appointments committee.
tony's experience
Tony joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue in 2000, having begun his career as a firefighter in North Yorkshire in 1992.
He’s built up a broad range of experience within the fire and rescue service- overseeing areas including community and business fire safety, workforce development, training, and data and performance. He’s also acted as a workplace mentor to other pioneers within the fire and rescue service.
exceptional ability
The qualities he demonstrated to the appointments committee will be important"
Fire Authority Chair, Cllr Tony Damms, said, “The selection process was both competitive and thorough, so for Tony to come out on top is testament to his exceptional ability and experience."
He adds, "The qualities he demonstrated to the appointments committee will be important as the service looks to continue its improvement journey.”
improve the service and its culture
Tony Carlin continues, “It’s an incredible honor to be appointed to this position, having served the people of South Yorkshire for more than 20 years. I very much look forward to using my skills and experience to further improve the service and its culture and to help develop the next generation of pioneers within a fire and rescue service which I love.”
Tony will take up his new role in May when the current Deputy Chief Fire Officer steps into the Chief Fire Officer role after current chief Alex Johnson QFSM retires.