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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.
Taking the lead on reducing drowning risk
26 April 2019
After an unusually hot Easter weekend when the focus was on being careful around water after drinking alcohol, thoughts now turn to runners, walkers,...
Firefighters complete fire engine push
23 April 2019
On Saturday 20 April, Withernsea Firefighters (and members of East Hull) set out to complete a fire engine push to raise money for The Fire Fighters...
Easter weekend water warning for walkers and drinkers
17 April 2019
With the Easter weekend approaching and the weather getting warmer, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to be extra vigilant...
HFRS launches Easter Egg hunt
16 April 2019
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has launched an Easter Egg hunt on its Facebook page.
High Sheriff Awards 2019
15 April 2019
The High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Debbie Rosenberg, presented awards to staff from local Public Sector and Charitable organisations,...
