A Partnership Approach to Fire Safety

A Partnership Approach to Fire Safety

Can this be avoided?

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?

Key outcomes • Gain an understanding of the number and type of fires in Scotland 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.

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

Cause of Fatal Fires 2014/15 4% 7% 7% Smoking Materials Electrical Appliance Bonfire Clothing Catching fire Cooking Unattended Open Fire Candles 52% 19% 4% 7% Room of Origin 2014/15 12% 19% 44% 25% Living room Bedroom Kitchen Other

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.

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

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

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.

What is the Issue?

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

Post Fire Investigation

Post Fire Investigation

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 ?

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

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

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

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 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.

North Department Name E-Mail Address Telephone No LOCATION Area CAT Co-ordinator Donna Abdy donna. abdy@firescotland. gov. uk 07917 262782 North SDA Inverness LALO/CSE WM Roddy Chapman roddy. chapman@firescotland. gov. uk 01463 227000 Thistle House, Inverness LALO/CSE WM Murray Cox murray. cox@firescotland. gov. uk Inverurie Aberdeenshire & Moray LALO/CSE WM Craig Shand craig. shand@firescotland. gov. uk Central Fire Station Aberdeen City LALO/CSE WM Sarah Robertson sarah. robertson@firescotland. gov. uk 01738 622226 Perth Fire Station Perth & Kinross LALO/CSE WM John Wade john. wade@firescotland. gov. uk 01382 825295 Dundee City Dundee & Angus LALO/CSE WM Lewis Duncan lewis. duncan@firescotland. gov. uk 01382 825295 Dundee City Dundee & Angus TEMP LALO/CSE WM David Mc. Kenzie david. mckenzie@firescotland. gov. uk 01307 435275 Angus Mc. Alpine Office Dundee & Angus West Department Name E-Mail Address Telephone No LOCATION Area CAT Co-ordinator John Hooper john. hooper@firescotland. gov. uk 07717 165990 West SDA Hamilton LALO/CSE WM Jim Devaney jim. devaney@firescotland. gov. uk 01389 385 101 EWDAB HQ (CLYDEBANK) East & West Dunbartonshire/Argyll & Bute LALO/CSE WM Alex Purdie alex. purdie@firescotland. gov. uk 01436 655914 EWDAB HQ (OBAN) East & West Dunbartonshire/Argyll & Bute LALO/CSE WM Gordon Harkins gordon. harkins@firescotland. gov. uk 01294 606824 ARDROSSAN ENSA East North & South Ayrshire LALO/CSE WM Brian Hughes brian. hughes 2@firescotland. gov. uk 01698 302199 NL HQ North Lanarkshire LALO/CSE WM Alistair Stewart alistair. Stewart@firescotland. gov. uk 01555 667011 SL HQ South Lanarkshire LALO/CSE WM Richie Craig richard. craig@firescotland. gov. uk 0141 302 3304 Kilbirnie House City of Glasgow LALO/CSE WM John Paul john. paul@firescotland. gov. uk 0141 889 0022 Renfrew Safety Centre East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde LALO/CSE WM Jason Gardiner jason. gardiner@firescotland. gov. uk 0758 144 9763 Dumfries Fire Station Dumfries & Galloway East Department Name E-Mail Address Telephone No LOCATION Area CAT Co-ordinator Megan Taylor megan. taylor@firescotland. gov. uk 0131 6597 283 East SDA Fife/Edinburgh LALO/CSE WM Steven Scott steven. scott 2@firescotland. gov. uk 0131 469 3821 City of Edinburgh City LALO/CSE WM Scott Mitchell scott. mitchell@firescotland. gov. uk 0131 665 2222 Musselburgh Fire Station East Lothian LALO/CSE WM Stuart Watson stuart. watson@firescotland. gov. uk 01506 282 076 Livingston Civic Centre West Lothian LALO/CSE WM Robert Thomson robert. thomson 3@firescotland. gov. uk 01324 710242 Falkirk Fire Station Falkirk LALO/CSE WM Nick Doherty nicholas. doherty@firescotland. gov. uk Midlothian LALO/CSE WM Scott Forbes scott. forbes@firescotland. gov. uk Newton St Boswells Scottish Borders LALO/CSE WM Alan Faulds alan. faulds@firescotland. gov. uk 0773 276 961 Alloa Fire Station Stirling & Clackmannanshire LALO/CSE WM Brian Ritchie brian. ritchie 2@firescotland. gov. uk 0780 932 0765 Kircaldy Fire Station Fife

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