马克·阿克韦尔于2026年3月任命为皇家伯克郡消防与救援局新任负责人，接替韦恩·鲍考克，结束其33年的任期。 Mark Arkwell named new head of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue, taking over in March 2026 from Wayne Bowcock after his 33-year tenure.

Mark Arkwell被任命为2026年3月生效的Berkshire皇家消防和救援局新任首席消防官/首席执行官,接替Wayne Bowcock, 任期33年。 Mark Arkwell has been named the new Chief Fire Officer/CEO of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, effective March 2026, succeeding Wayne Bowcock after his 33-year tenure. Arkwell是萨里和伯克郡皇家服务26年的老兵,是通过竞争过程挑选的。 Arkwell, a 26-year veteran of Surrey and Royal Berkshire services, was selected through a competitive process. 他赞扬Bowcock的领导才能, 其中包括2025年的检查, 在11个地区的8个地区评为“好”服务。 He praised Bowcock’s leadership, which included a 2025 inspection rating the service as 'good' in eight of 11 areas. Bowcock项目的主要成就包括2027年社区风险管理计划、工作人员文化举措、升级设施以及2025年7月开设的新学习和发展中心。 Key accomplishments under Bowcock included the 2027 Community Risk Management Plan, staff culture initiatives, upgraded facilities, and a new Learning and Development Centre opened in July 2025. 这项任命于2026年2月10日获得正式批准。 The appointment was formally approved on February 10, 2026.