Gavin Tomlinson KFSM

Yesterday was my last working day @DerbyshireFRS after over 31 years and the last 5 1/2 as CFO. It’s been a fantastic journey and experience, an honour and privilege to have worked in the sector and Service, alongside @DerbysPolice @EMASNHSTrust and others. Will miss you all 🚒

Proud and honoured to have been presented with my Kings Fire Service Medal today at Windsor Castle by the Princess Royal in recognition of my contribution to the fire sector over 30+ years for @DerbyshireFRS and @NFCC_FireChiefs it’s always been a team effort, thanks to all 👍🚒

It’s the start of @DerbyshireFRS @FireSwadlincote annual plant sale, supporting @firefighters999 and local charities. Come down and get your bedding plants and hanging baskets. Open until 24th May 0930-1700

@manchesterfire Congratulations @CFODaveRussel fully earned and deserved

Today, our Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel received the King’s Fire Service Medal at an event at Windsor Castle led by The Prince of Wales. Dave was awarded The King’s Fire Service Medal in the New Year's Honours and the award is the highest honour that fire service personnel can obtain. It is testament to his dedication to fire and rescue services and public safety, with over 30 years service for us and Lancashire and we're incredibly proud of him.

@Lancs_FireCFO Congratulations Justin, well earned and leaving big shoes to fill. You can look back at a great career with pride including the difference you have made on a national level through your work with @NFCC_FireChiefs Wishing you a long, healthy and happy retirement

@carlyashby @DerbyshireFRS @nottsfire Wishing you a long, healthy and happy retirement Mandy. Sorry I couldn’t get to see you before you left, hopefully catch you ‘local’ soon 🙂. Thanks for all you have done for @DerbyshireFRS and @nottsfire over the years, you will have had a huge positive impact 👍🚒🚒

Wishing you a long and happy retirement Mandy. From us all at @DerbyshireFRS and @nottsfire - thank you for everything you have given to both counties. You will be missed

Simply tragic, devastating news. Very sad. Thoughts and condolences to all Wayne’s family, friends and colleagues from @WestMidsFire @LondonFire and @NFCC_FireChiefs now is a time to reflect and remember Wayne and the positive impact he had on everyone who met or worked with him

@TheJonnyBugg Congratulations on your new role, and welcome to the East Midlands. Once you are settled in I’ll come down for a coffee/catch up 👏👍

Congratulations to all of our well deserved recipients of 20 and 30 year long service and good conduct awards @DerbyshireFRS #DFRSAwards2023 last night. Also thanks to @UkPbi @MotusDAF and @MSAsafety for sponsoring our event. A proud evening for all 🏅🥇🚒🚒

Suicide has no type. It can affect anyone. @firefighters999 has just launched their Crisis Line - 0300 373 0896 - for any past or present member of UK FRS personnel experiencing thoughts of suicide. Find out more: ow.ly/GrSa50Q4ZtC

Suicide has no type. It can affect anyone. Today, we're proud to launch the Fire Fighters Charity Crisis Line - 0300 373 0896 - which is here for any past or present member of UK FRS personnel experiencing thoughts of suicide. Find out more: ow.ly/OicR50Q2uKp

Huge shout out to our amazing fire control operators who are dealing with an unprecedented number of 999 calls. We normally take about 100 calls; today we have taken over 1500 not counting calls taken on our behalf by colleagues in @LFRSFireControl & @LFBControlRoom #StormBabet

Please, please, please do not drive into flood water. This is why we ask! #StormBabet

Another great day @_ukro @LincsFireRescue and fantastic to see some of @DerbyshireFRS @youthdfrs @ShirebrookFire cadets competing here too. Good luck. Challenge to all UK FRS for next year is to increase this element of the competition and learning 👍🚒

Fantastic first day @_ukro @LincsFireRescue and great to see and support teams from @DerbyshireFRS compete in the event. Real opportunities for sharing learning and best practices across the fire sector. Thanks also to @LincolnshireCC and @CFO_LincsFire for supporting the event

There is still time to book on to our free business fire safety session.

The @NFCC_FireChiefs has released a series of videos which explains how the Fire Safety Order is going to to be changed from 1st October. View the videos to see how this legislation change could affect you

@Cleveland_ACFO @ClevelandFB Congratulations Carl, keeping and setting standards right until the end 👍31 years is fab. When’s your last day?

31 years ago this week, I passed a fitness test on the first day of my recruits course. In my last month of service, I’ve just passed the same test. Meet Ben, our Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Coordinator who does an excellent job of keeping us all motivated. Cheers Ben! #FireFit

A superb day, 40th anniversary of the event and I was honoured be invited to represent @DerbyshireFRS and take the Fire Brigade Bands salute at the closing of the day. 🙏👏

@bilby_chris @DerbyshireFRS I’m not retiring yet Chris, at least not that I’m aware of 😂

@GavinGtomlins @DerbyshireFRS Congrats Gav have a great retirement mate

30 years ago today I stepped through the door @DerbyshireFRS and joined WR66. What a journey it’s been so far. The best job, working with fantastic people across the Service (past and present), our partners and our communities. Couldn’t have done it without all your support 🚒🙏