Phil Garrigan

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is the professional voice of the UK fire and rescue service and the membership body for all 50 UK fire and rescue services, Chief Fire Officers and senior managers. Phil Garrigan became NFCC Chair on 1 April 2025, following a long and successful career in the fire and rescue service (FRS). He is a former Vice-Chair at NFCC and was previously NFCC’s National Lead for Children and Young People. Having joined Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in 1990, Phil progressed from the role of Firefighter to Chief Fire Officer during a career spanning 35 years. He brings a strong community focus to his role as NFCC Chair, recognising the unique position of trust and respect in which the FRS is held, and the professionalism of fire and rescue service staff in tackling the underlying factors affecting risk. His leadership has brought the work of the fire and rescue service with regards to children and young people to the forefront of sector delivery, allowing