Retaining Talent in Shropshire

Mick Howe and Alan Taylor Photo:  Shropshire FRS

Chief Fire Officer Alan Taylor said “Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t believe in wasting good talent by retiring people just because they have reached a certain age. As long as they are fit, we want their expertise.”  He also praised Mick for his diplomacy, firmness when difficulties arise, and for being enthusiastic and a “very able” leader with a well motivated station staff.

Mick, who runs his own radio and TV shop, said: “There are highs and lows in this job but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. Your every day job can be a bit mundane sometimes but when that bleeper goes off you just don’t know where or what you are going into. “I would recommend it to anybody. It is for someone who enjoys doing something separate from their normal job,” he said.

His wife Sue also received an award  for her “long suffering” understanding and support through years of abandoned meals, missed children’s parties and family events disturbed by  999 calls.

For more information contact Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service on (01743) 260200 or visit http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/  or call publicity co-ordinator Elaine Adams on (01952) 505026.