Fire Emergency Support Service
TSC
Decorators Ltd where approached by a volunteer worker
with regards to a donation to this valuable service,
after hearing all about the Emergency support Service
which is offered across Lancashire, TSC Purchased
and donated a TomTom navigation system to assist
with the location of incidents.
The
British Red Cross provides assistance to victims of
domestic fire and floods. This is provided by trained
volunteers and offered in the form of emotional or practical
support such as providing refreshments, clothing, hygiene
packs, blankets and advice on the way forward.
The British Red Cross work in partnership with the Fire
Service to provide Lancashire with the Fire and Emergency
Support Services Unit. This valuable scheme is run by
trained volunteers who provide practical and emotional
support to the victims of the incident.
This support includes:
- immediate temporary shelter in the FESS vehicle
- assistance in seeking temporary accommodation
- first aid / emotional support
- sign-posting to other organizations
- support with the care of children and pets
- use of shower and toilet facilities
- clothing / toiletries / light refreshments
- use of a telephone
- camera to assist with insurance claims
- dog leads, cat box and pet
food
With the assistance and co-operation
of Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service The Fire Emergency
Support vehicle is housed at Penwortham Fire station
and is Mobilised to Incidents by Lancashire fire and
Rescues Control
Incident
On Christmas Day, while most
of us where enjoying our festive meal or relaxing with
a glass of wine, two volunteers were assisting a family
in Leyland area who had just lost all their belongings
in a fire. Three generations of the same family were
enjoying their Christmas Day when a lit candle set fire
to the Christmas Tree. Within seconds the house was
smoke logged and the fire took a firm hold. The occupiers,
their three teenage children and two Grandparents together
with the family dog had to leave the house while the
fire was extinguished. The Fire Service requested the
attendance of the Fire & Emergency Support Service
that provided a temporary refuge, light refreshments
and access to a phone. Three members of the family had
been taken to hospital so the volunteers contacted relatives
on their behalf and transported the remaining members
to temporary accommodation. Dog food was also left to
the statuary emergency agencies.
If you would like any further information on the Fire
Victim Support services. Contact the British Red Cross,
Lancashire
Branch