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Our People

Adam Burch

- Senior management team -

Adam Burch

Head of Prevention and Protection

As the Head of Prevention and Protection, Adam is responsible for developing and implementing prevention and protection strategies for the Service. Adam ensures the effective management, performance, and delivery of initiatives which safeguard communities and enhance fire safety standards.

Adam joined the Service in 2009 as a Wholetime Firefighter at High Wycombe, later gaining extensive experience in Operational Assurance, Resourcing, Projects, and Technical roles. Throughout his career, Adam has demonstrated exceptional leadership, managing critical functions and delivering projects that have enhanced the Service’s capabilities and efficiency, including standardising breathing apparatus equipment across Thames Valley.

Meet the rest of the team

Senior management team

Louise Harrison

Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive

Simon Tuffley

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Douglas Buchanan

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Mark Hemming

Director of Finance and Assets

Graham Britten

Director of Legal and Governance

Ronnie​​​​ Davidson

Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Paul Scanes

Head of Response and Resilience

Anne Stunell

Head of Human Resources

Anne-Marie Carter

Head of Technology, Transformation and PMO

Asif Hussain

Deputy Director of Finance and Assets

Katie Nellist

Democratic Services Officer