A TEMPORARY role is to become permanent, following a recruitment search.
Last week, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service announced that Mark Arkwell is to be the new deputy chief fire officer. It’s a role he’s held on a temporary basis since January last year.
His full-time appointment was ratified by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority on Wednesday, 5 January.
Wayne Bowcock, RBFRS’s chief fire officer, said: “I would like to congratulate Mark. He has an outstanding record and will be focused on continuing to provide the best possible service to the people of Royal Berkshire.
“With more than 22 years’ of Service in Surrey and Royal Berkshire, Mark has a wealth of experience and skill and will be well placed to lead the Service on the next stage on its journey of continuous improvement.”
And Mr Arkwell was proud and honoured with his new role.
“It is a privilege to work alongside so many exceptional colleagues and Fire Authority Members and I am looking forward to continuing to improve our Service for the benefit of the people of Royal Berkshire,” he said.
