Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
Safe & Wellbeing
Visits.
The Community Safety Department aims to keep people safe in their homes and when they are out and about in Northumberland.
As part of a large team that includes Community Risk and Response officers, the Community Safety Department work to help prevent incidents from happening, through a range of community engagement activities and initiatives including; Safe and Wellbeing Visits, schools and community education and by tackling anti-social behaviour through education.
The team provide education, information, advice and guidance to empower residents of Northumberland to keep themselves safe and well.
Home Fire Safety Check
This easy-to-follow home fire safety check has been developed through a partnership between the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Fire Kills and Safelincs. It will take you through your home one room at a time and the simple questions will help you spot fire risks as you go around your home.
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The tool will offer tips and advice on the steps you can take to reduce those risks. At the end, you will receive a personalised fire safety action plan to help keep you and your household safe from fire.
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Safe and Wellbeing Visits
Our safe and wellbeing visit programme is how we work with the most at risk residents referred to us to identify risks in the home. During our visit, we will look out for risks in your home, not just relating to fire, but also other factors that might affect your health and wellbeing.
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