Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2012/January 2013 | Page 37

INTERVIEW

Steve is all
fired up
for tough
challenges
By Peter White

Steve Apter is a rare breed. The
46-year-old is the first person ever
to become chief of the Isle of Wight
Fire and Rescue Service having moved
through the ranks from a retained fire
fighter.
Now Steve has just completed his
first year as the boss, and accepts it
has been a difficult and challenging
12-month period. Tough decisions
have had to be made, but he has met
the challenges head on, and dealt with
them accordingly. He smiled: “It has
been an enjoya