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Fire Risk in the Home - Awareness Session for Professionals
By Lancashire Fire & Rescue - Prevention Support Overview The presentation will support professionals to recognise fire risk in the home and identify those most vulnerable. Overview Due to an aging population more people are being supported to live at home with complex health issues. However, from incident data we know that these vulnerabilities also increase the risk of fire or other incident.
Learning and Development Officer
L & D Specialist Permanent role Blackpool £35000 - 40000 As the Learning and Development Specialist you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, coordinating and facilitating all the Group training needs and development of its people. This is an integral role for the business and requires someone with a good depth of experience and knowledge, who will hit the ground running. You will report into the HR Manager.
Outbuilding fire in Burnley | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 08/10/2020 Time: 14:35:00 Address: Ighton Road, Burnley Incident Number: 2010002488 At 14:35 three fire engines from Burnley and Nelson attended a fire in the outbuilding of a domestic property on Ighton Road, Burnley. Crews used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel. There is currently a road closure in place whilst emergency services deal with the incident.
Flooding in Lancaster | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 05/08/2020 Time: 05:27:00 Address: Lentworth Drive, Lancaster Incident Number: 2008001293 Four fire engines including two swift water rescue teams, the high volume pump and aerial support unit were called to assist at a flooding incident near burrow beck in Lancaster.
Water safety | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Water Safety During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children are drowning. On average, there are 50 of these tragedies each year in the UK. The water is often far deeper than people think. It’s very cold, and can quickly cause cramp and breathing difficulties. It may contain hidden rubbish and debris such as shopping trolleys and broken glass which can cause injuries and drowning. Sometimes it can be polluted and makes them very ill.
Business Fire Safety During Coronavirus Outbreak | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
As the UK follows Government guidance to respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is possible that building owners, managers and staff are making changes to how premises are used, staffed and managed which could, if not fully balanced and considered, adversely impact on fire safety.
LFRS call for an end to disposable barbecue use in Lancashire’s countryside | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is calling for people to stop using disposable barbecues in the countryside following two large wildfires in the county. The first fire broke out on Darwen Moor on Saturday night after a disposable barbecue set surrounding grass alight and spread quickly across a vast area of the moors. On Sunday afternoon, a fire involving a tree plantation at Longridge Fell was believed to have been started by a campfire.
Moorland fire in Darwen | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 30/05/2020 Time: 18:45:00 Address: Bolton Road, Darwen Incident Number: 2005011229 UPDATE 31/05/20 07:10 – Eight fire engines along with wildfire teams, the air support unit and specialist appliances resumed firefighting at first light. The fire is affecting approximately 5km of moorland. Please avoid the area, particularly trails along the Witton Weaver’s Way. Road closures are in place including Turton Road.
Rope Rescue in Heapey | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 22/05/2020 Time: 16:43:00 Address: Coppice Lane, Heapey Incident Number: 2005007368 At 16:43 one fire engine from Chorley and the Rope Rescue crew from Bamber Bridge and the aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn attended an incident at Coppice Lane, Heapey. A casualty had fallen approximately eight feet down an embankmentand was rescued by firefighters using the ropes and a basket stretcher.The casualty was conveyed to hospital by NWAS. Firefighters were at the scene for an hour.
Wildfire near Winter Hill | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 27/03/2020 Time: 14:24:00 Address: Winter Hill Incident Number: 2003008951 Firefighters were called at approximately 14:24hrs to reports of a grass fire near to Church Street, Belmont on the moor running between Rivington and Belmot. Firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised and faced a significant fire. At 14:56 requested additional resources attend.
Villages submerged by flooding in 2015 are devastated again despite £30m defences investment
Cars are submerged as flood water covers the roads and car parks in Mytholmroyd after the River Calder burst its banks on Sunday (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) Yorkshire villages which were devastated by floods four years ago were submerged again this weekend - despite a £30m investment in defences Parts of the West Yorkshire communities of Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge were rendered inaccessible as the high winds and torrential rain of Storm Ciara swept across Britain on Sunday.
Response to Storm Ciara | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Download Image Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has responded to a large number of incidents today as a result of Storm Ciara. Between 7am and 4pm North West Fire Control received 311 calls reporting incidents in Lancashire, 192 of them in relation to flooding, and a major incident was declared. Areas across the county have been affected including Blackpool, Whalley, Longton and Rossendale. Incidents have included vehicles trapped in flood water and electrical damage due to properties flooding.
Nosey Neighbour | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Who should I look out for? It could be anyone… but especially those who are vulnerable, elderly or isolated. There are many people in our communities who struggle to keep their homes and themselves warm during winter, which can cause illness and exposes them to the risk of a house fire. Scroll down to see some things you might want to look out for… How do I get involved? It’s easy… Simply reach out to relatives, loved ones, friends and neighbours. Let them know they’re not on their own.
Bonfires and Fireworks | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Bonfires and Fireworks Bonfire and firework incidents predominately occur around Bonfire Night, however, we do attend incidents throughout the year where people have been burning rubbish or garden waste and celebrating birthdays and religious festivals. Make sure a responsible adult is in control and present at all times. Set the fire well away from property,, overhanging trees, cables and combustible materials. Don’t use petrol, paraffin or white spirit to light bonfires.
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