Professor Justin Johnston QFSM has joined the board of trustees of not-for-profit fire and rescue qualifications specialist SFJ Awards.
SFJ Awards is a nationally recognised and regulated awarding organisation that works extensively across fire and rescue service. Professor Johnston joins the organisation following a stellar career at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, where he also served as Vice Chair of National Fire Chief’s Council.
The Queen’s Fire Medal Recipient will combine his role at SFJ Awards with a visiting Professorship at the University of Chester.
Professor Johnston joins, Dr Allison Jones (AEJ Education Consulting Ltd), Arvind Malhotra (FutureSense Group) and Keith Fraser (Youth Justice Board for England and Wales) as a member of the SFJ Awards board of trustees, which is chaired by NHS Shared Business Services Managing Director Erika Bannerman.
Welcoming Professor Justin Johnston’s appointment, SFJ Awards Managing Director David Higham said:
“Justin is a fantastic addition to our board of trustees. He brings a wealth of experience in fire and rescue services having worked in a series of leadership roles at a local and national level.
“Importantly, he shares our vision and commitment toward the professionalisation of the modern fire and rescue services workforce through the design and delivery of robust qualifications and apprenticeships standards.
“I think I speak on behalf of everyone at SFJ Awards and our parent organisation The Workforce Development Trust in saying that we are delighted to have him onboard.”
Professor Justin Johnston comments:
“SFJ Awards plays a vital role in supporting the development of the fire and rescue services workforce as the leading awarding organisation for the sector.
“Their work to improve skills and qualifications to support the workforce is at the heart of providing high quality and sustainable frontline services.
“It’s an honour to be a part of the SFJ Awards family and I look forward to supporting David and the team.”
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