What is the High Risk Team?

Does anyone you know have difficulty understanding or retaining information?

Are there any factors that might affect their ability to prevent a fire starting or reacting promptly if a fire should happen in their home e.g. mobility problems, effects of alcohol or prescribed medication?

Are there any health conditions that might directly increase their risk of fire e.g. age-related conditions, learning disabilities, sight/hearing problems?

Where do they live? What condition is their housing in?

Do they have other support or do they live alone e.g. family, friends, other support agencies?

South Wales has a High Risk Team of Specialists carrying out home fire safety checks for the more vulnerable residents in the community.

Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The alarm main unit works in conjunction with specialist smoke alarms fitted by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.  On actuation, the light flashes and the disc attached vibrates as a further warning. All specialist deaf alarm equipment is supplied and fitted by trained fire service personnel and fitted free of charge.

We also supply a range of specialist equipment to help reduce the risk in homes.  Electric blankets, fire retardant bedding, home fire suppression units extension leads and deep fat fryers are all available free of charge if risk is identified as part of a Home Fire Safety Check.

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