Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 30/11/2004 12:56

Matt Littmoden has been appointed as Cornwall’s new Chief Fire Officer.

Matt started his career as a firefighter in Essex in 1978 and was promoted through the ranks to Senior Divisional Officer in Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In January 2004 he joined Cornwall County Fire Brigade in his current role as Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Matt will take up his new role when the current Chief Fire Officer Mick Howell retires on March 31st 2005.

His appointment has been welcomed by John Lobb, the Leader of Cornwall County Council and Jill Ferrett, the Executive Member for Public Protection.

“Matt has considerable experience in working with a very large Fire and Rescue Service and we feel sure that he will take Cornwall County Fire Brigade ahead in a very efficient and far reaching way in the future” said Mr Lobb.

“I am confident that Matt will continue to build on the progress made in the Brigade over the last few years “ said Jill Ferrett.

Matt said “I am delighted to be taking over as the Chief of Cornwall County Fire Brigade and look forward to steering the Brigade towards its ultimate aim which is to ensure that Cornwall is the safest place to live, work and visit”.