working to reduce the fire risk for vulnerable people calderdale older people’s partnership...
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Responding Calderdale District 2008/09 1,191 fires in total, of which 127 accidental dwelling fires 9 accidental dwelling fire injuries main dwelling fire causes: - 49 cooking (incl.chip pan) - 12 smoking - 20 electrical appliancesTRANSCRIPT
Working to Reduce the Fire Risk for Vulnerable People
Calderdale Older People’s Partnership Delivery Group
Wednesday 27th January, 2010
A Changing Role for the Fire & Rescue Service
• Historically the Fire and Rescue Service was an emergency response organisation
• Prevention is now at the top of the agenda
• Our challenge is to work with communities and partners to embed the key fire safety messages relevant to them and identify those most at risk
RespondingCalderdale District 2008/09• 1,191 fires in total, of which
• 127 accidental dwelling fires
• 9 accidental dwelling fire injuries
• main dwelling fire causes:
- 49 cooking (incl.chip pan)
- 12 smoking
- 20 electrical appliances
Older People • 50% of accidental dwelling fire deaths every year occur amongst the over 60’s
• Statistically less likely to have a smoke alarm
• Older people can be “harder to influence” via traditional media
• May be using old and unsafe electrical appliances
• Innovative ways of getting across the fire safety message
Health Certain times when an older person can be more at risk
• Discharge from hospital• Equipment at home e.g.
oxygen, electric bed• Limited mobility• Prescription drugs –
Less alert• Living alone• Visual or Hearing
Impairment
Prevention• Community Safety Teams• Target of 56,250 Home Fire Safety Checks - 5,220 in Calderdale• High Risk Team • Intervention equipment • Safety Education• Co-ordinate necessary further action from other
agencies• Train front line staff from partner organisations on
hazard spotting• Safety Central
Lifestyle Factors
• Age• Mobility• Visual / Hearing Impairment• Physical & Learning Disabilities• Oxygen and specialist equipment users• Alcohol & Drug Dependency• Mental Health issues• Severe Hoarding• Overcrowding• Adult and child protection issues
Interventions
• Smoke detectors• Fixed / portable sprinkler systems• Fire retardant bedding / chair throws• Remote ashtrays / metal ashtrays• Alarms for the hearing impaired• Relevant education and support• Multi-agency case meetings
Partnership Working• Adults and Children’s Social Services• Safeguarding Boards• Social Housing landlords (Pennine Housing)• Care support providers (incl. Telecare)• Police• Council Services (Affordable Warmth)• Age Concern / Help the Aged • Health teams – Mental Health / District Nurses………and opportunities for many more
Any Questions?
Ruth Cornelissen – High Risk Manager
Daniel Tate – High Risk Co-ordinator (Older People Lead)