The Werribee Fire Brigade has announced a new leadership panel following a special election last week that followed the departure of Lieutenant Sean Cross who is relocating to the country.
Mr Cross began his journey with the brigade as a junior member in 2009 before transferring to Wyndham Vale in 2014 to commence his operational firefighting career.
After five years, he returned to Werribee in 2019 as a senior firefighter and quickly emerged as a leader.
He was elected as a lieutenant in 2021 and guided the brigade through Covid and fire service reforms.
The departure led to former third lieutenant Rohan Rizzoli stepping into the position.
On behalf of the brigade and wider community, Mr Rizzoli extended his thanks to Mr Cross and his wife Sarah, who is also a former member of the brigade, for their dedication.
The subsequent vacancy in the third lieutenant position was filled by current sixth lieutenant, Joshua Redman.
A final election was then held for the sixth lieutenant position, resulting in the successful election of Jason Inglis.
Mr Inglis returns to the brigade management team after previously serving as the brigade’s communications officer.
As part of the leadership reshuffle, Mr Rizzoli will now assume responsibility as the brigade training coordinator, supported by Mr Redman.
Mr Inglis will oversee the brigade’s community safety and education portfolio.
