1. Protecting and improving the quality of life of the people in Greater Manchester Wayne Shields Head of Prevention

2. GMFRS Purpose & Aims Prevention Public value Engage with Greater Manchester’s communities to inform and educate people in how to reduce risk Manage risk through using resources flexibility, efficiency and effectively To protect and improve the quality of life of the people in Greater Manchester

3. Economic costs of fire to Greater Manchester 21 Fatalities & 375 Casualties during 2012/2013 Each fire fatality cost £1.65 Million (DCLG) Each fire casualty cost £185K on average Each fire in a domestic premises cost on average £47,202K Each fire in a commercial premises cost on average £81,104K

4. Contributory Factors 58% of people that died in accidental fires were over 60. 37% of people that died in non accidental fires were over 60.

5. Impact of Home Safety Checks

6. ROSPA (England & Wales) 1999

7. Reducing Demand on Services Home Safety Strategy HSC: Access to 60,000 homes Partnership Model and Referral Pathway for People at Increased Risk of Fire Health and Social Care Partnerships: Example Falls Project Community Budgets Reducing Reoffending

8. CYP Team Delivery Alternative Curriculum (Firefly, FireTeam) Community Fire Cadets (3 -11) Prince’s Trust ‘Team Programme’ (18-21) Firesmart: Fire Setters Intervention Programme Accredited outcomes/Qualifications (@3000 in 2 years) Students placements Apprenticeships

9. 41 Fire Stations at the heart of communities Availability for Early Years, Youth and Older People’s Groups, health and well-being activities 5 Dedicated Community Safety Teams Specialists replicating the needs of communities Commitment to support communities Availability of significant internal funding to support partnerships that add value to the service we deliver We have available…

10. Further information GMFRS Strategies Prevention Strategy Home Safety Strategy Volunteer Strategy Youth Engagement and Education Strategy www.manchesterfire.gov.uk Wayne Shields Head of Fire Prevention 0161 608 4180 shieldsw@manchesterfire.gov.uk Lucy Pollitt Health and Social Care Co-ordinator 0161 608 4287 pollittl@manchesterfire.gov.uk Sarah Hardman Substance Use Co-ordinator 0161 608 4294 hardmans@manchesterfire.gov.uk