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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.
Rescue Day returns on 11 July
29 June 2015
Rescue Day is back! Now in its 8th year, Rescue Day has grown to become the largest event of its kind in the world and involves all of the major...
Enjoy a barbecue this summer safely
29 June 2015
As the warm weather arrives and it’s predicted temperatures will rise over the next few days, firefighters are asking residents to keep one eye on...
Market Weighton Open Day
25 June 2015
Market Weighton Fire Station will be opening its doors to the public on Sunday 5 July for its annual Open Day.
Why the long face? New scheme helping rural ‘neigh’ - bourhoods
18 June 2015
Could you spare two hours a week to help reduce crime in your area whilst taking your horse out on your daily hack?
Flying the flag in Germany
12 June 2015
Crews from Beverley Fire Station are taking part in Europe’s largest fire trade fair this week and furthering relationships with colleagues in the...
Volunteers recognised at awards ceremony
9 June 2015
Reward and recognition were the two key themes of the annual Humberside Police and Humberside Fire Volunteers Awards evening held at the Country Park...
Public Notice - Humberside Fire Authority - Audit of Accounts 2014/15
4 June 2015
Road safety activities take place across the region
3 June 2015
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is supporting CFOA (Chief Fire Officer’s Association) Road Safety Week (8 – 14 June) with activities to raise...
