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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue's Corporate Communications team provides a comprehensive range of services across the following:

public and media relations
marketing and internal communications
digital and visual media

The office is staffed during normal office hours but incident information is available 24/7 via a medialine: 0871 550 4046 and our Virtual Newsroom.

The team is led by Hannah Stoneman, who previously worked for Education Leeds and Greater Manchester Police. Her principal role is to develop and co-ordinate an integrated corporate communications service and increase the national, regional and local profile of an award-winning fire and rescue authority.

Contact Hannah on 01274 655876 or by email hannah.stoneman@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Media and Public Relations Unit

The Media and PR Unit is responsible for the media relations, internal and external communications, e-communications, corporate consultation, design and print.

Contact:

Stephen Hardy, Media and PR Manager, 01274 655717
stephen.hardy@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Jon Kershaw, Media and Publications Officer, 01274 655745
jon.kershaw@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Kelly Thornham, Media and PR Officer, 01274 655807
kelly.thornham@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Sarah Greig, Media and Publications Assistant, 01274 655775
sarah.greig@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Kim Schofield, Administration Assistant, 01274 473865
kim.schofield@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Visual Services Unit

The Visual Services Unit is managed by Brian Saville and is responsible for photographic, video (film and digital and imaging material. It is involved in a variety of fire investigation work and liaises closely with outside bodies such as the Police to support their enquiries. The unit also produces publicity and community relations materials.

Contact:

Brian Saville, Visual Services Manager, 01274 655716
brian.saville@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Administrative enquiries: 01274 473776

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