Raising awareness about the risks people face to prevent emergencies and reduce vulnerability.
Our firefighters conduct prevention activities when they are not attending or preparing for emergencies. Data and intelligence guide local decision-making, enabling a more agile response to any changes in risk at district level. For more complex cases, we employ specialist prevention staff who collaborate with our partner agencies to reduce risk within our communities.
Our resources are distributed across the county based on risk factors. Our prevention initiatives are specifically targeted to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.
Our Corporate Communications Team plays a crucial role in promoting our prevention campaigns, ensuring our message reaches the most vulnerable members of the community.
Prevention efforts extend beyond the home; for instance, we work with young people in schools and community groups to keep them safe from fire, road traffic collisions, and water hazards.
