The man responsible for fire safety at Barrow's shipyard has been shortlisted for a national award which recognises the value of former military personnel to industry.

Chief Fire Officer for BAE Systems, Stuart Dolan, is among finalists listed in the annual Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

He is among 10 nominations in the Military Values in Business category.

After serving in the RAF, Barrow-born Stuart joined Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, rising through the ranks to become operational commander responsible for south Cumbria during a 20-year career.

In 2019 he joined BAE Systems as chief fire officer, an appointment which has seen him follow in the footsteps of his father who was also a chief fire officer with the Cumbria brigade.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the forces and it instilled in me a sense of family which developed me as a resilient, courageous, well-disciplined, and focused young man," Stuart said.

"The skills that I was taught became my foundation in life and without doubt supported my transition to employment within the fire and rescue service.

"Transitioning back to civilian life and establishing a meaningful second career can be challenging but my time in the military and the values that it instilled helped support a very successful career in the fire and rescue service.

"Although I was only in the forces for a short time, the impact of representing an organisation that protects the country and the wider world, with values and behaviours which support young people to grow is something that I will be eternally grateful for and remember for the rest of my life."

The Ex-Forces in Business Awards are set to be presented in October at the Grosvenor House Hotel, in London.