Community Fire Safety

Did you know that Community Fire Safety Officers vulnerable people at home to provide expert advice

People to consider for Safe & Well Visit - (this list is not exhaustive):

● Someone with reduced mobility regardless of age

● Elderly or frail people

● Lone adult or parent with young children

● Someone who is on careline

● Someone who is unable to hear a standard smoke alarm

● Someone using oxygen therapy at home

● Living in a high rise building or in a remote rural area

Think about the person in their home: ell Visit can be made by the person, a family member, like a housing officer, or a social worker. aining video: Safe and well visit training video.mp4 information is for West Sussex only, similar offers are available Brighton and Hove.

● Are they without a working smoke alarm in their home?

● Could they leave their home independently in case of fire?

● Are any of the exits in the home blocked or difficult in any way?

● Do you have any concerns about Fire Safety for this person?

If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these basic questions, and the person gives you consent, you can refer for a ‘Safe & Well Visit’ through our on-line portal for a Community Fire Safety Officer to contact the person to discuss further.

It takes on average 5-7 minutes to complete the details.