1. The ‘New’ Fire and Rescue Service
Phil Lancaster
Cleveland Fire Brigade

10. PREVENTION Responsibilities Prevention, Protection, Responding 5 – 10%
First Duty…………….
PREVENTION

11. P1 + P2 ∝ P3 P1 = Prevention P2 = Protection, and
Mathematics
P1 + P2 ∝ P3
Where,
P1 = Prevention
P2 = Protection, and
P3 = Emergency Response

12. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Philosophy Or
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
-Benjamin Franklin

13. Geography North East of England
Population of 558,386* in 240,350* dwellings
41% of our wards in the worst 10% nationally
Unemployment rate almost twice the national average
12% of all UK COMAH sites

14. History Attending Emergencies since 1974
Extensive Schools Education programme for over 20 years
Started fitting smoke alarms in houses in early 1990s
Engaging with young firesetters in the home since 1997
Over 200,000 Home Visits since 2003
Youth Engagement Activities since 2004
Established a Volunteer Network in 2008
Commissioned Services Team established 2014

15. So What?
Reduced Accidental Dwelling Fires by 67% over the last 10 years
Proportionate reduction in associated deaths and injuries
95% smoke alarm ownership
Reduced all fires by over 70% over the last 10 years

16. So What Next? Stay Safe and Warm Safe and Well Arson Audits
Slips Trips and Falls
Dementia Assessments
Drug and Alcohol advice
Loneliness
Arson Audits
Emergency Medical Response

17. Where does Neighbourhood Watch fit?
Big Society, Community Resilience, etc. etc.
Referral pathway
Vulnerable people
Vulnerable places
Volunteering
Partnership building
Achieving Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

18. Any Questions/Comments?

19. DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHO THE FIRST RESPONDER IS?