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Vicky Shakesby
Vicky was one of the first women to join Humberside Fire Brigade, as it was then known, in 1994. She was the first Full-Time female Firefighter to join the Service.
Having qualified to become Lead Firefighter (LFf) in her first four years of service, she was later promoted in to Staff section in 1998.
Vicky has served at all of the stations in the service and has moved through the ranks operationally throughout her 27 year-long career.
In addition to assisting Women in the Fire Service (WFS) by contributing to national committees to discuss topics such as female fire fit and general support for women in the fire service, she also organised for a group of fire service women to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; raising over £30,000 in the process.
Vicky received an MBE in the New Years Honours list of 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
Charity fundraisers thanked in the bank
15 August 2014
DCFO Chris Blacksell popped in to HSBC on Priory Park to thank two members of staff who have helped raise thousands of pounds for the Fire Fighters...

Bucks take the honours under the Pines
15 August 2014
The Fire Service SAA National Team Stableford golf championship was held locally at Forest Pines Golf Club near Brigg on 29-30 July. This was the...
HFRS helps aid reach those in need
11 August 2014
The National Police Aid Convoy (NPAC) is a charity that delivers humanitarian aid to those in need. It was founded in 1993 and since then has...
Hull 2020 provides perfect vision of city’s healthcare future
7 August 2014
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service played a leading role in the launch event for Hull 2020 which took place on Wednesday 6 August at The Octagon in...
Draft Strategic Plan 2015 - 18 consultation
1 August 2014
Consultation on our new Draft Strategic Plan 2015-18 is now open and we are inviting all members of the community to take part in a short online...