Hampshire Fire and Rescue
Fire & Rescue Service Home Fire Safety Visits
At the recent meeting of the parish council Group Manager Tommy Carr of Basingstoke and Deane advised that Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s aim was to ‘Make Life Safer’. He informed us that one of the ways to achieve safer homes in the area is to provide a Home Fire Safety Visit where the need is the greatest.
The Home Fire Safety Visit includes:
- A visit to your home by appointment
- A discussion on safety issues
- Help in formatting a home escape plan
- Help with a risk assessment of your home
- Fitting of a 10 year smoke detector (with home owners consent) where required
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) can provide a free home fire safety visit where there is an identified need. If you are in one of our target groups we will come to your home, fit smoke detection and provide fire safety advice. If you are not in one of our target groups we will invite you to a programmed presentation which will contain the latest fire safety advice and provide you with guidance to undertake a risk assessment of your home and a free ten year smoke detector.
To be considered for a home fire safety visit please complete the online by clicking on the link http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/yoursafety/athome/hfsv/frm-homesafetyvisit.htmalternatively you can contact the Community Fire Safety Department by telephone on 023 8062 6809 or by writing to the address below where a member of our team will contact you
Community Fire Safety Team
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Leigh Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire SO50 9SJ
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Summer Road Safety Campaign
As an emergency service we are working to meet the modern day challenge of keeping us all safe on the road, we are campaigning to contribute to the Government's objective of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 40 per cent (50 per cent for children) by the year 2010.
Driving today is not what it used to be. The roads are more crowded with traffic, and everyone seems to be in so much of a hurry to reach their destination.
On top of that, the success of online shopping is causing van traffic to be higher than ever, and medical advances are helping our senior citizens to live - and drive - for longer.
In this safety article, you can read about our various campaigns that relate to driving - Speed: urban and rural, Drink driving, New drivers, Older drivers, Driving for work and Horse sense – here is some useful advice and tips on how to be a safer driver.
Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving. Making or receiving a call, even using a hands-free phone, can distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident.
Belt up. Always wear your seat belt, even in the back of the car. Remember that in a crash, an unbelted rear seat passenger can kill or seriously injure the driver or a front seat passenger.
Don't drink and drive. Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving, so to be a safe driver don't drink and drive.
Don't drive under the influence of drugs - whether prescribed medication or illegal substances - it's just as dangerous as driving when drunk and also against the law!
Slow down. At 35 mph you are twice as likely to kill someone you hit as at 30 mph.
Pedestrians. Children, adults and the elderly can act impulsively, take care everywhere. Take extra care near buses and ice cream vans when children might be around.
Take a break. Falling asleep at the wheel is thought to be a major factor in more than 10% of road accidents and up to 20% on motorways and similar roads. Plan to stop for at least a 15-minute break every two hours on a long journey.
Walk safely. When crossing a road always use a pedestrian crossing if there is one nearby. Help others to see you by wearing fluorescent or reflective clothing in poor light conditions.
Anticipate. Observe and anticipate other road users. Use your mirrors regularly and don't forget to glance into your blind area before altering your course. Motorcyclists, in particular, are often not seen.
Look out for motorcyclists. They represent less than 1% of road traffic but account for 18% of deaths and serious injuries and are 40 times more likely to be killed than a car driver.
Use child seats. Make sure children under 150 cms tall (about 5ft) use a child restraint suitable for their size. Check they fit properly every trip.
Keep your distance. Always keep a two-second gap between you and the car in front.
Tom Carr
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Want to be a Firefighter in Kingsclere?
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has vacancies for male and female part-time (Retained Duty System) Firefighters.
 If you live or work in Kingsclere and have the time and commitment to participate in this essential emergency service we would like to hear from you
Part-time (Retained Duty System) Firefighters are paid well for their services and you will receive training to enable you to fulfill the role of a firefighter. We will also help you achieve a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence, a certificate in First Aid, plus all there is to know about emergency situations.
These roles are certainly demanding but in return offer the chance to make a real contribution in this vital service. They also provide the opportunity of forming close working relationships with members of the team. Consequently, there is an active social scene within the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and, whilst dealing with emergencies takes priority, attending community events and acting as an ambassador for the Service are additional aspects of the job.
 We are keen to recruit both men and women, and if you think the female roles are more administrative, you would be totally wrong - all Firefighters operate in frontline situations.
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For Further Information please visit the careers and training area on our website www.hantsfire.gov.uk or contact Tom Carr on 01256 818886
Or why not visit the Station in George Street (Opposite the George Horn pub)on a Tuesday evening to find out more.
We look forward in hearing from you so that we can help make your community a safer place to live and work.
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