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Michelle Hickmott, a former England footballer, has been named the new deputy chief of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Having joined the service as an assistant chief fire officer in 2022, Hickmott is set to begin her new role in June. This transition will coincide with the retirement of Rob Barber and the promotion of the current deputy, Glynn Luznyj, to chief fire officer.
Hickmott brings with her around 20 years of experience in the fire and rescue sector, with previous roles in Warwickshire, London, and at The Fire Service College. During her time at The Fire Service College, she worked as an instructor, helping firefighters to improve their skills and professional standards. Later, she served as a borough commander for the London Fire Brigade in Kensington and Chelsea.
Apart from her distinguished fire service career, Hickmott has an impressive sporting background. Between 2003 and 2011, she played football for Birmingham City FC, Fulham FC, Coventry FC, and Charlton FC. She also represented England as a left-back, notably playing in a 4-1 victory against Finland in 2009. After her playing career, she moved into management with the Birmingham Football Association.
Both Glynn Luznyj and Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Ben Adams expressed strong confidence in Hickmott’s capabilities. Luznyj said, “I am absolutely delighted for Michelle, as I have full confidence that she will make an excellent deputy chief fire officer and bring her wealth of knowledge and experience which will be used to make Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service stronger and fitter to deliver public services.” Adams added, “With a wealth of experience and a great track record, I’m confident that Michelle has the skills and knowledge to support the chief fire officer in leading the service through its continued modernisation and keeping the communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent safe.
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