Ron Dobson
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Ronald James Dobson CBE
QFSM
is the Commissioner for Fire and Emergency Planning at the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
, which includes the role of Chief Fire Officer
of the London Fire Brigade
,
he was appointed on 1 October 2007 and succeeds Sir Ken Knight
who was in turn appointed to the new role of Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser
. He is responsible for the world's third largest fire and rescue service
with 112 fire stations and 7000 staff, 6000 of whom are operational firefighters. Until his promotion to commissioner, he was responsible for operational policy and training. He title is generally shortened to commissioner - he is the most senior officer of the LFEPA
, but the role includes all the functions of a Chief Fire Officer or Brigade Manager in a local authority fire and rescue service.
Dobson joined the London Fire Brigade in 1979 and rose through the ranks to be promoted Assistant Commissioner in 2000. In 2002, he became the principal officer responsible for delivering the Brigade’s day-to-day operations.
Dobson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours.
Last week it was revealed that Ron Dobson, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, retired to get his £133,000 annual pension allowance only to jump straight back into his old job. The Daily Mirror claims that he may have even received a £700,000 pay-off if, as entitled, he converted a quarter of his pension to a lump sum.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
QFSM
Queen's Fire Service Medal
The Queen's Fire Service Medal is awarded to members of the fire services in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for distinguished service or gallantry. It was introduced on 19 May 1954 when it replaced the King's Fire Service Medal...
is the Commissioner for Fire and Emergency Planning at the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority is a functional body of the Greater London Authority and was established under the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Its principal purpose is to run the London Fire Brigade....
, which includes the role of Chief Fire Officer
Chief Fire Officer
A Chief Fire Officer or CFO is the highest ranking Officer in the UK Fire & Rescue Service. There are currently 59 Chief Fire Officers serving in the United Kingdom in charge of County Fire Services....
of the London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade
The London Fire Brigade is the statutory fire and rescue service for London.Founded in 1865, it is the largest of the fire services in the United Kingdom and the fourth-largest in the world with nearly 7,000 staff, including 5,800 operational firefighters based in 112 fire...
,
he was appointed on 1 October 2007 and succeeds Sir Ken Knight
Ken Knight
Sir Ken Knight, CBE, QFSM, DL, MIFireE is the current HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services and Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser in England & Wales.The position of "Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser" is a new government role created in 2007....
who was in turn appointed to the new role of Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser
Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire Services for England and Wales, is responsible for the inspection and auditing of all Local Authority Fire Services in England and Wales to ensure they meet strict performance criteria and targets laid out by the Government ....
. He is responsible for the world's third largest fire and rescue service
Fire service in the United Kingdom
The fire services in the United Kingdom operate under separate legislative and administrative arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales...
with 112 fire stations and 7000 staff, 6000 of whom are operational firefighters. Until his promotion to commissioner, he was responsible for operational policy and training. He title is generally shortened to commissioner - he is the most senior officer of the LFEPA
London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority is a functional body of the Greater London Authority and was established under the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Its principal purpose is to run the London Fire Brigade....
, but the role includes all the functions of a Chief Fire Officer or Brigade Manager in a local authority fire and rescue service.
Dobson joined the London Fire Brigade in 1979 and rose through the ranks to be promoted Assistant Commissioner in 2000. In 2002, he became the principal officer responsible for delivering the Brigade’s day-to-day operations.
Dobson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours.
Last week it was revealed that Ron Dobson, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, retired to get his £133,000 annual pension allowance only to jump straight back into his old job. The Daily Mirror claims that he may have even received a £700,000 pay-off if, as entitled, he converted a quarter of his pension to a lump sum.
See also
- London Fire BrigadeLondon Fire BrigadeThe London Fire Brigade is the statutory fire and rescue service for London.Founded in 1865, it is the largest of the fire services in the United Kingdom and the fourth-largest in the world with nearly 7,000 staff, including 5,800 operational firefighters based in 112 fire...
- Chief Fire OfficerChief Fire OfficerA Chief Fire Officer or CFO is the highest ranking Officer in the UK Fire & Rescue Service. There are currently 59 Chief Fire Officers serving in the United Kingdom in charge of County Fire Services....
- London Fire and Emergency Planning AuthorityLondon Fire and Emergency Planning AuthorityThe London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority is a functional body of the Greater London Authority and was established under the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Its principal purpose is to run the London Fire Brigade....
- Chief Fire Officers Association