Safety of vulnerable properties and people - Introduction to prevention and safeguarding activity (verbal)
To receive a briefing from the Borough Fire Commander.
Minutes:
The Borough Fire Commander gave a short overview of the preventative, targeted approach the Fire Service were taking within the borough for individuals at high risk from fire following a statistical modelling exercise undertaken on repeat callers. Seven individuals fitting this profile had been identified within the borough and for which a people centred, tailored approach had been adopted to try to reduce their fire risk such as undertaking home safety visits, the fitting of domestic sprinkler systems etc. Lisa Redfern requested that a list of this cohort group be circulated to her on a monthly basis so that Adult Services could assist the Fire Service where possible to facilitate swift action.
The approach linked into the Safeguarding Adults Board, with a proposal put forward that a high risk sub panel be established under the Board to cover a broader approach to managing high risk adults within the borough. It was agreed that Spencer and Lisa Redfern would discuss this further and report back to the next meeting.
The update was noted.