The Fire Fighters Charity
John Baines has an extensive background in leadership and governance, currently serving as a Trustee and Chair of The Board of Trustees for The Fire Fighters Charity since November 2018, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for fire service personnel and their families. Prior to this role, John held the position of Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue from May 1990 to August 2020, contributing to public safety and community well-being. Other notable positions include Chair of the Northumbria Local Resilience Forum, Chair of Governors at Fellside Community Primary School, and Chair of The British-American Project. Additionally, John's advisory role with Common Purpose involved promoting leadership development across generations. John earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management from the University of Sunderland between 1998 and 2002.
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The Fire Fighters Charity
The Fire Fighters Charity is the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. Our mission is to place beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the fire and rescue community can rely on The Fire Fighters Charity as its primary point of contact for advice and support. We aim to provide practical assistance and solutions to make a real difference to the lives of members of the fire service community.