Executive Board
Tristan Ashby
Tristan was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in 2016 and has been with the Association for over 27 years, he also served as an On-Call firefighter in Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Mark Palmer
Mark was elected as the Association's President in 2022 having served as the Vice-President since 2016 and works in Devon and Somerset as a Wholetime Watch Manager responsible for firefighter development.
Anthony Maude
Anthony was elected as the Association's Vice-President in 2022, has worked within the Fire sector as a Civil Servant and latterly for the Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner. Anthony brings a wealth of 'Fire' experience to the board.
David Crawford
David is an On-Call Crew Manager in Scotland and has worked within Grampian/Scottish Fire & Rescue Service for over 20 years. David is also an FRSA Official for Scottish Fire.
Mary Jordan
Mary is a On-Call Firefighter in Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and advocates strongly for members as the FRSA Secretary locally. Mary brings to the Executive Board a fresh and diverse perspective on the wide range of issues faced by FRS staff and has the skills and experience to challenge these for the benefit of all members.
Dawn Coates
Dawn is currently an On-Call firefighter in Cumbria.
Wayne Jones
Wayne is a Group Manager in Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. He joined the on-call service in 1998 and progressed through the ranks until being promoted to wholetime Station Manager in 2011. He was promoted to Group Manager in 2022.
Sandy Halliday
Sandy recently took over the reins from Jenny Amos who had been the Association's National Finance Officer for over 21 years. Sandy provides the organisation with a fresh perspective and is a welcome addition to the board.
Matt Hillman
Matt is the FRSA Secretary in Lincolnshire and an active and effective local official in the county who has a wealth of experience in representing members on a multitude of issues but individually and collectively.