Rick Hylton

Prevention Committee Chair, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)

Rick Hylton is the Prevention Committee Chair of NFCC. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and Home Safety Committee Chair at National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Rick also served as Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Director at CFOA National Resilience Ltd (CNR). He completed his masters from University of Warwick.

News mentions

NFCC Guide: Reduce Home Fire Risk This Festive Season

In the run-up to the festive period, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are reminding people of precautions that can be taken at home to prevent a fire,...

Orsett Fire Station Re-Opens After Renovations & Improvements

Orsett Fire Station has re-opened its doors after renovations and improvement work. On Friday 12 July, colleagues across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service joined firefighters from Orsett for a sm...

Tiptree Fire Station Crew Awarded For Life-Saving Efforts

Two on-call firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station have been awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their exemplary actions after they saved a man's life. Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Off...

National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Is Warning There Could Be A Sharp Increase In Accidental Fires In The Home

As the cost of living crisis worsens across the country, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is warning there could be a sharp increase in accidental fires in the home. NFCC is concerned that the...

NFCC Urge People To Stay Fire Safe As Cost Of Living Rises

As the cost of living soars across the UK, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging people to take fire safety precautions in the home to stay safe. The advice comes ahead of NFCC’s na...