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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.
Fire Chiefs warn of fire risk when using emollient skin products
29 July 2020
People who use emollients and smoke are at greater risk of setting themselves on fire, due to the flammable residue that may be left on clothes,...
‘Sunday, muddy Sunday’ - Marvin rescued from ditch after three hour ordeal
28 July 2020
Crews from Peaks Lane and Immingham were called to assist an elderly horse on Sunday 26 July after he became stuck in a muddy ditch in Ashby Cum...
Customer Service Excellence Standard
23 July 2020
We are pleased and proud to announce that we have retained the Customer Service Excellence Standard for the 11th year running.
Say ‘Thank You’ to all the unsung heroes!
22 July 2020
People living in the Humber area have, through selfless acts, been going out of their way to look after the vulnerable, thank and raise money for the...
Fire Chiefs issue warning on balcony barbecues
16 July 2020
With warmer weather on the way, barbecues will once again be coming out across the country.
Taxis and takeaways will help keep ‘Super Saturday’ safe
3 July 2020
As lockdown restrictions ease this weekend, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and partner agencies are asking the public to have a safe and...
We will continue to listen, learn and act
2 July 2020
We are proud of our Fire Service’s strong sense of family, community and committed to be an equal, diverse and inclusive Service. Our Principles and...
