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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Neil Gibbins, currently assistant chief officer, as its new deputy chief. He takes up the post on 6 May.
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Richard Smith, at present the deputy chief of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, will become the new chief fire officer. He will replace current chief Doug Mackay who retires in June.
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Allan Hughes, assistant chief fire officer of West Yorkshire for the past eight years, has retired after 31 years in the service.
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Ashley Bateson has become a partner with Hoare Lea Consulting Engineers, while Craig English has joined as a fire safety engineer.
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Colt International has appointed a new technical director, Paul Compton, who has worked for the company for over 25 years.
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Bodycote Warringtonfire has appointed Peter Downer as managing director of its business in Australasia.
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The Fire and Security Association has appointed Stefan Hay as its new head.
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Clifford and Snell has appointed Phil Hausman as business development manager for the USA.