Safe and Well Visits - message from Chief Fire Officer of Surrey

Dan Quinn, Chief Fire Officer, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, would like to share this message from Bob Hughes, Conservative County Councillor, Shere Division.

Safe and Well Visits

Safe and Well visits provide personalised fire safety advice and are completely free. During the visit our crews will identify any hazards, will check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and even fit new ones if needed. Our Safe and Well visits are aimed at helping to reduce fire risks, especially for those who might need a little extra support, such as the elderly or those who are vulnerable.

How to make a home fire safety referral to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service - Safelincs Home Fire Safety Checker

The best way to keep safe from fire is to understand common fire hazards and reduce the risk from them in your home. Using the NFCC home fire safety checker, Safelincs, is a great first step. 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. 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.

The information will be shared with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and if you need additional care and attention a member of the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Team will be in touch to arrange a free Safe and Well visit to your home to ensure that you are safe.

Do you know someone at risk?

If you know or work directly with anyone who would answer yes to the following statements, please give them our details to arrange a free Home Fire Safety Visit. If they would prefer, you can also organise a visit on their behalf.

• Smokes in their home
• Is over the age of 60
• Lives alone
• Has: a) limited mobility, b) a hearing impairment or c) is blind or partially sighted
• Would have difficulty responding to, or escaping from, a fire
• Has had a fire before, or shows signs of burns or scorching in the home
• Has learning disabilities
• Is supported by family, carers and friends
• Has a mental health condition such as dementia or depression
• Has drug or alcohol dependencies
• Doesn’t have an alarm in all areas where a fire might start
• Collects or hoards in their home
• Are you, or are they, the parent or carer of a child or young person who set fires

If one of these apply, then you can book a free safe and well visit by:

Calling us free on 0800 085 0767 Text/SMS 07971 691898

Leaflets are available from the Community Safety Partnership Team and Volunteering Department Lead, Chrissy Cooper,

Best wishes

Bob

Bob Hughes Conservative County Councillor - Shere Division Guildford Borough Councillor for the Tillingbourne Tel: 07745 266035 Bob4shere@gmail.com