Confirmation re Cumbria FRS CFO
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), David Allen confirms appointment of Paul Hancock as the new Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS).
Paul is the current Fire Service Lead for CFRS and was chosen as the preferred candidate by PFCC David Allen following interviews on the 13 January 2025.
In line with the statutory guidelines, the Police, Fire and Crime Panel held a confirmatory hearing on Friday (31 January) considering Paul’s suitability for the role. Following the meeting, the Panel made their recommendation to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner that the appointment be confirmed.
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen said: “I am delighted that the Police, Fire and Crime Panel has unanimously approved Paul Hancock as the new Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
“Paul has been the Fire Service lead for Cumbria Fire and Rescue since August 2024 and was Chief Fire Officer of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service from 2009-2018 with a year of that service as shared Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service from 2016-2017.