The ACT's new urban fire chief has started his tenure with a tour of some of Canberra's fire stations.
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Fire and Rescue chief officer Mark Brown took the opportunity to chat to firefighters a week after taking the leadership reins.
"I've only been in Canberra a short time but have been impressed with what I've seen so far," Mr Brown said.
"I will be learning as quickly as possible to get an understanding of what the community expects from the ACT Fire and Rescue service.
"ACT Fire and Rescue is highly regarded around Australia and my key aim will be to ensure the service continually improves and the needs of the community and firefighters are met."
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch, who led a tour of the city's facilities including at Chisholm Fire Station, said she looked forward to working closely with Mr Brown.
"He brings to ACT Fire and Rescue a wealth of experience working in NSW on the front line and in managerial roles," she said.
Ms Burch announced Mr Brown's appointment in May after the departure of former fire chief Paul Swain.
Mr Brown's experience includes 30 years as a firefighter in NSW and stints with emergency services in Western Australia and the United States.
He has taken the top job part-way through an emergency services station upgrade and relocation strategy and as the agency aims to stamp out a gender imbalance amid allegations of sexism and bullying within its ranks.