Promotion At Gibraltar Fire And Rescue Service
The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has announced the promotion of Lee Ferrary to Leading Firefighter in its Fire Safety Department.
A statement from the Government follows below:
Following a promotional board convened at the Department for Personnel and Development of His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr Lee Ferrary to the rank of Leading Firefighter within the Fire Safety Department.
Mr Ferrary joined the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service in August 2000. Following the completion of the recruitment course, he was posted to Blue Watch. He subsequently completed the Leading Firefighter statutory examination in 2003. Mr Ferrary served for nearly 25 years in the Blue Watch and transferred to the Fire Safety Department on 28th July 2025.
Since joining the Fire Safety department Mr Ferrary has attended the Fire Service College, completing the Fire Investigation Course, Level 2 Award in carrying out Fire Safety checks and Level 3 Fire Door Inspections with XACT Training provider. He will now further enhance his knowledge by embarking in the Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors).
In this new role as a Leading Firefighter within the Fire Safety Department, Mr Ferrary will be responsible for delivering Basic Fire Safety courses to members of the local community, Leisure Area Licences, Petroleum Licence Inspections and oversight of all Nurseries.
On behalf of the Senior Management Team of the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service, we extend our sincere congratulations to Leading Firefighter Ferrary on his successful appointment. We wish him continued success as he undertakes the new challenges and responsibilities associated with his role.
Chief Fire Officer Colin Ramirez said: “From operational firefighting for 25 years to Fire Safety, Leading Fire Fighter Lee Ferrary has made a significant change in his career, and his approach to his new responsibilities has been commendable to say the least. This is a huge step with huge responsibility, as part of a team that is constantly challenged, dynamic, adaptable to modern fire engineering solutions, and forward thinking. L/ff Ferrary has worked extremely hard since he joined the Fire Safety Team and fully embraced the importance that it carries in terms of prevention and protection, but also in essential pre-planning and anticipation to facilitate our emergency response. He should be incredibly proud of himself, and I want to take this opportunity to personally, and on behalf of the Senior Management Team, congratulate him on his promotion and wish him every success going forward.”
The Minister with responsibility for the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service, the Hon Leslie Bruzon said: “My sincere congratulations to Lee on this well-deserved promotion to Leading Firefighter. The dedication, hard work and commitment to the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service over so many years are truly admirable. Wishing you every success in your new role within Fire Safety. May this exciting new chapter bring continued achievement and fulfilment.”
