Q&A with Simon Shilton
Wed 14 Aug
|Seat Unique Stadium
Join us to gain an insight into the incredible work Simon does as 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
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.