Helen MacArthur appointed North Wales Fire and Rescue chief officer
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
Helen MacArthur has been appointed Chief Fire Officer of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, effective from January 1, 2027. She will replace Dawn Docx, who is retiring after 32 years in the fire and rescue sector. Docx has held the Chief Fire Officer position for the past five years.
MacArthur joined North Wales Fire and Rescue Service in 2018 as Assistant Chief Officer and has more than 30 years of experience in senior finance, governance and leadership roles across the Welsh public sector. The appointment was confirmed by North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on October 19 following a recruitment process involving interviews, stakeholder panels and scenario-based assessments. Independent professional assessors were involved to ensure fairness and transparency.
MacArthur said of her appointment: 'I am honoured to have been appointed Chief Fire Officer. This Service has been a significant part of my career for 8 years, and I am incredibly proud to have the opportunity to lead an organisation that means so much to me.' She added that she looked forward to working with colleagues 'as we continue to support one another, serve our communities and shape the future of the Service together'.
How it is being reported
- Helen MacArthur appointed North Wales Fire and Rescue Service chief officerHelen MacArthur has been appointed North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer, taking over from retiring Dawn Docx in January 2027.North Wales Chronicle · 20 Oct, 10:28
- Helen MacArthur appointed North Wales Fire and Rescue Service chief officerHelen MacArthur has been appointed North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer, taking over from retiring Dawn Docx in January 2027.North Wales Pioneer · 20 Oct, 10:28
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