Fond farewell to Warwickshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer
Warwickshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Glen Ranger has been appointed as Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service.
Glen has served in Warwickshire since October 2001 progressing through the ranks to become the County’s Deputy Chief in 2009.
Paying tribute to his time in Warwickshire, Glen said: “I am proud to have been a Warwickshire Officer and I will never forget the good friends and colleagues that have served this community with pride and professionalism. To that end, I will continue to provide support and guidance to the Service and those connected with it”.
Glen also said: “The County of Warwickshire is fortunate to be in the capable hands of Graeme Smith, a Chief Fire Officer with a drive and passion second to none”.
Warwickshire’s Chief Fire Officer Graeme Smith said: “Glen has been an exceptional Deputy Chief Fire Officer, and whilst I am sorry to see him leave, I know that the community of Bedfordshire and Luton will benefit from his undoubted talents”.
Portfolio Holder for Community Protection, Richard Hobbs said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Glen. He has helped to drive the service forward through some very difficult times. His dedication to protecting the residents of Warwickshire has been second to none and whilst he will be missed, I wish him the very best in his future career.”
Glen began his career in the fire service in 1989 following military service. His first role was as a Firefighter in Oxfordshire serving in Banbury and the City of Oxford. Following promotion, he then moved to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, serving the communities of Chelmsford, Canvey Island and Colchester. Shortly after appointment to Area Commander in North Essex he moved to Warwickshire as Head of Operations.
Furthering his career development, Glen has a Masters Degree in Business, and has recently completed the Prime Minister’s Top Management Programme at the National School of Government.