Q&A with Simon Shilton
Wed, 14 Aug
|Seat Unique Stadium
Our 11am talk is with Chief Fire Officer for Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Time & Location
14 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 9EJ, UK
About the event
Our guest speaker this week is Chief Fire Officer for Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Simon Shilton.
Having been part of the fire and rescue service for over 30 years, during his time, Simon has held the positions of Station
Manager, responsible for Urban Search and Rescue, Incident Command Trainer and Training Manager.
Joining and spending the first 15 years of his career at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, he was located as an operational
firefighter at Avonmouth, Bath, Temple and Southmead Fire Stations.
In 2008, Simon worked for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service for nine years, leaving as an Area Commander, before re-
joining AF&RS in January 2017 as Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Service Delivery Support. During this time, he has also held
the temporary position of ACFO for Service Delivery.
In April 2022 Simon became the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive and launched his first Service Plan as leader of the
Service. The plan highlighted measures which strive to deliver a high-quality, effective and efficient, value for money fire
and rescue service. Simon has always been a strong voice and advocate for all areas of Diversity, Inclusion, Cohesion and
Equality.
Simon enjoys fishing, is a keen bee keeper, and likes whenever possible to travel to different places in his campervan.
Join us to gain an insight into the incredible work the Fire and Rescue service does in this Q&A with Simon at 11am.
Our usual walk and a talk with fellow members and a complimentary cuppa is at 10am.
We look forward to seeing you all there - it's free of charge as always!