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Brian obtained a masters degree in management.
Brian was appointed Deputy Chief Fire Officer in the Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade. Brian served with Cornwall County Fire Brigade from 1978 to 1997, finishing as Area Commander at Falmouth, where he had first begun his career.Since joining Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade, he has served as Divisional Commander, Senior Staff Officer and Senior Fire Safety Officer. Within the latter role, he was responsible for the development of the brigade's innovative schools fire safety education programme, which has been recognised nationally as best practice by the Cabinet Office and the National Community Fire Safety Centre.
During his service in Cornwall, Brian was a leading figure in organising the brigade's rugby team, which won a number of national honours. He has since put that experience to good effect in developing a rugby club in his new brigade and is also a keen supporter of Worcester Rugby Club.
Brian retired from the fire service in 2010.