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Ron Hedger
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Organisation: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

Ron works for Eastleigh Fire and Police Headquarters as the Fire Engineering and Building Consultation Team Manager and Intermediate Operational Command Officer. He has over 30 years’ experience in various fire-related roles.

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