Our uniformed staff structure is based on roles rather than on rank.
The Brigade's principal officer who is responsible for the overall running of the organisation.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Brigade's operational workforce.
Assistant Commissioners are senior officers responsible for managing a range of departments and services.
Responsible for day-to-day management of a geographical area, operations or policy.
Previously divisional officer. Responsible for management of a group of fire stations (borough commanders) or day-to-day work in a specific policy area.
Responsible for management of a fire station or day-to-day work in a specific policy area.
In charge of the watch at larger fire stations. Carries out day-to-day firefighting and fire safety work or junior work in policy areas.
In charge of the watch at smaller fire stations or the crew of a fire appliance. Carries out day-to-day firefighting and fire safety work.
In charge of the crew of a fire appliance at many stations. Carries out day-to-day firefighting and fire safety work.
Carries out day-to-day firefighting and fire safety work.