Ron Dobson

Ronald James Dobson, CBE, QFSM, FIFireE is a retired senior British firefighter. He was the chief fire officer of the London Fire Brigade until 31 December 2016.

Career Dobson joined the London Fire Brigade in 1979 and rose through the ranks to be promoted Assistant Chief Fire Officer in 2000. In 2002, he became the principal officer responsible for delivering the Brigade's day-to-day operations.

Honours Dobson was awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the 2005 New Year Honours for "distinguished service". He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.