1. A Partnership Approach to Fire Safety

2. Can this be avoided?

3. Smoke alarms save lives, fact. Do you have a smoke/heat alarm in the house you live in? Do you regularly test and clean your alarm/s? Do you expect there to be a fire alarm system in this building? If the alarm sounds here what would you do? Do the properties you enter have fully functioning fire alarms?

4. Key outcomes Gain an understanding of the number and type of fires in Scotland and the main causes Understanding the types of fire alarm(s) available and what is suitable for your property Identify fire risks within the home Identify individuals who may be at greater risk Gain an understanding of the effects of fire, including costs Learn how SFRS can support you locally Although this presentation is for advice and information, the content provided should enhance your own understanding of fire risks and general home safety that will benefit your own lifestyle and environment.

5. Accidental dwelling fires SFRS P&P priorities: Reduce accidental fires, fire casualties and fire loss in the home SFRS attended 5,571 dwelling fires in 2014-15, 31 preventable fire deaths 2014/15 Over 5 year period 60% male fatalities 2014-15 85% fatalities 60+ Smoking materials responsible as cause of 52% preventable fatalities Living room most common room of origin. Fatal Fire Analysis 2014-15 D el iv er in g S c ot la n d' s Vi si o n fo r In te gr at e d Di gi ta

7. Accidental dwelling fire casualties 1,098 casualties within dwelling fires 2014/15 Over 600 casualties in kitchen More fires start in the kitchen than any other room Cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in Scotland Some of the most common fires in the home are electrically related.

9. Who is at risk from fire? Everyone? Older people People with physical and mental health issues including dementia or cognitive impairment People with a visual and/or a hearing impairment People dependent on drugs and/or alcohol People who smoke People who live in our most deprived communities People who live alone or live in an isolated or rural community People who hoard or live in heavily cluttered households Scotland Together Report 2009

10. Conseqences Cost of a dwelling fire is stated to be £29,100* Fire fatality costs £1.35 million Serious injury £155,000 UK annually £2.5 billion Scotland £85 million Smoke alarms cost: Smoke alarm = £10 Heat alarm = £20 Therefore 3 smoke and 1 heat = £50

11. Events prior to Fire & Rescue attendance. Typical small flatted property within residential area. Single elderly /disabled occupant. Heavy smoker with above average alcohol consumption. Provided with significant supported care due to levels of disablement. Evidence of poor fire safety. No prior referral to Fire Service.

12. What is the Issue?

13. Sequence of Events Elderly woman pushing walking aid while balancing a small tray with lit cigarettes and ashtray. The reduced mobility and motor skills of the householder caused the tray to be dislodged from the walking aid. Setting fire to house coat, rubber grips on the walker and the living room carpet. Elderly fire victim loses her balance and falls, smashing glass insert in coffee table

14. Post Fire Investigation

16. Community Care & Support in Place Significant levels of home support from primary and secondary providers. Installed community alarm. No link to smoke detectors. WOULD YOU HAVE MADE A REFERRAL TO THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE ?

17. Local support Community Action Teams Local Area Liaison Officers (LALO) Community Firefighter (CFF) Community Safety Advocates (CSA)

18. Resources Fire Retardant Bedding and Throws Cooker shut offs Metal Bin Letterbox guards Sensory impairment equipment.

19. If you identify anything discussed today, what do you do?

20. Conclusions Think of the potential for FIRE as you survey your property Be aware of the threat from fire, based on the home environment, health and lifestyle of the tenant Utilise the skills and experiences of partner agencies to reduce risks within your rented property Refer to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service or contact your local Community Fire Station to discuss particular concerns or for further advice and guidance www.firescotland.gov.uk visit website for contact numbers and further fire safety advice. Fire Safety leaflets can also be downloaded.www.firescotland.gov.uk

21. North DepartmentNameE-Mail AddressTelephone NoLOCATIONArea CAT Co-ordinatorDonna Abdydonna.abdy@firescotland.gov.uk07917 262782North SDAInverness LALO/CSEWM Roddy Chapmanroddy.chapman@firescotland.gov.uk01463 227000Thistle House, InvernessInverness LALO/CSEWM Murray Coxmurray.cox@firescotland.gov.ukInverurieAberdeenshire & Moray LALO/CSEWM Craig Shandcraig.shand@firescotland.gov.ukCentral Fire Station AberdeenAberdeen City LALO/CSEWM Sarah Robertsonsarah.robertson@firescotland.gov.uk01738 622226Perth Fire StationPerth & Kinross LALO/CSEWM John Wadejohn.wade@firescotland.gov.uk01382 825295Dundee CityDundee & Angus LALO/CSEWM Lewis Duncanlewis.duncan@firescotland.gov.uk01382 825295Dundee CityDundee & Angus TEMP LALO/CSEWM David McKenziedavid.mckenzie@firescotland.gov.uk01307 435275Angus McAlpine OfficeDundee & Angus West DepartmentNameE-Mail AddressTelephone NoLOCATIONArea CAT Co-ordinatorJohn Hooperjohn.hooper@firescotland.gov.uk07717 165990West SDAHamilton LALO/CSEWM Jim Devaneyjim.devaney@firescotland.gov.uk01389 385 101EWDAB HQ (CLYDEBANK)East & West Dunbartonshire/Argyll & Bute LALO/CSEWM Alex Purdiealex.purdie@firescotland.gov.uk01436 655914EWDAB HQ (OBAN)East & West Dunbartonshire/Argyll & Bute LALO/CSEWM Gordon Harkinsgordon.harkins@firescotland.gov.uk01294 606824ARDROSSAN ENSAEast North & South Ayrshire LALO/CSEWM Brian Hughesbrian.hughes2@firescotland.gov.uk01698 302199NL HQNorth Lanarkshire LALO/CSEWM Alistair Stewartalistair.Stewart@firescotland.gov.uk01555 667011SL HQSouth Lanarkshire LALO/CSEWM Richie Craigrichard.craig@firescotland.gov.uk0141 302 3304Kilbirnie HouseCity of Glasgow LALO/CSEWM John Pauljohn.paul@firescotland.gov.uk0141 889 0022Renfrew Safety CentreEast Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde LALO/CSEWM Jason Gardinerjason.gardiner@firescotland.gov.uk0758 144 9763Dumfries Fire StationDumfries & Galloway East DepartmentNameE-Mail AddressTelephone NoLOCATIONArea CAT Co-ordinatorMegan Taylormegan.taylor@firescotland.gov.uk0131 6597 283East SDAFife/Edinburgh LALO/CSEWM Steven Scottsteven.scott2@firescotland.gov.uk0131 469 3821City of EdinburghEdinburgh City LALO/CSEWM Scott Mitchellscott.mitchell@firescotland.gov.uk0131 665 2222Musselburgh Fire StationEast Lothian LALO/CSEWM Stuart Watsonstuart.watson@firescotland.gov.uk01506 282 076Livingston Civic CentreWest Lothian LALO/CSEWM Robert Thomsonrobert.thomson3@firescotland.gov.uk01324 710242Falkirk Fire StationFalkirk LALO/CSEWM Nick Dohertynicholas.doherty@firescotland.gov.uk Midlothian LALO/CSEWM Scott Forbesscott.forbes@firescotland.gov.ukNewton St BoswellsScottish Borders LALO/CSEWM Alan Fauldsalan.faulds@firescotland.gov.uk0773 276 961Alloa Fire StationStirling & Clackmannanshire LALO/CSEWM Brian Ritchiebrian.ritchie2@firescotland.gov.uk0780 932 0765Kircaldy Fire StationFife

22. Questions?