00:00Keith Carruthers has been appointed Chief Fire Officer of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
00:07almost a year after its previous leader was suspended.
00:11Councillors unanimously approved his appointment.
00:14He is currently Deputy Chief at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
00:19and began his career in 1996.
00:22He replaces Graham Binning, who left after a review into the organisation's culture.
00:27Binning and Deputy Chief Jim McNeill were suspended following concerns raised by staff.
00:33Both were previously approached for comment.
00:36The service has been led on an interim basis by Lindsay McVeigh.
00:40Council Leader Glenn Sanderson says Carruthers is the right person for the role.
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