It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Beccy Barr, former BBC host and dedicated firefighter. Beccy’s journey was an inspiring one, as she transitioned from the world of journalism to pursue her passion for serving her community.

In 2019, Beccy made the courageous decision to leave her career in television after 20 years and joined Lancashire Fire and Rescue. This was the same organization where her father Roy had proudly served. Beccy’s dedication and commitment to her new role were evident, as she excelled in all her end-point assessments, earning distinctions in both practical and theoretical aspects.

However, in December of the previous year, Beccy shared the devastating news of her diagnosis with “incurable cancer.” It was a heartbreaking revelation for her loved ones and the many fans who had followed her journey. Despite facing this challenging situation, Beccy remained resilient, finding valuable lessons in her experience. She wrote, “Two lessons I’ve learned from this clearly less-than-ideal experience: 1) Life is crazy, and 2) It’s amazing how much love, care, and friendship people can have for each other.”