From Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
MEMBERS of the travelling community in Salford benefited from free fire safety advice when firefighters visited Duchy caravan site to fit free smoke alarms.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) community safety staff and Green Watch from Salford Fire Station visited members of the travelling community on Tuesday, June 11, to encourage people to think about protecting their caravans and trailers from fire.
GMFRS Community Safety Advisor Sofina Duloth-Joy said: "We had a fantastic day on the site and the fire engine proved very popular with the children who enjoyed having a go with the hose squirting water.
"We chatted to the travellers and explained that we could help protect them from a fire at home and gave them advice about cooking, disposing of cigarettes safely and about the safe storage of gas cylinders.
"We were able to carry out Home Safety Checks in a number of caravans and fitted smoke alarms. One lady was so proud of her new smoke alarm she agreed to be an advocate for GMFRS at the site."
Some members of the community already had smoke alarms in their caravans but batteries had been removed. Crews were able to explain that working smoke alarms save lives.
Firefighters also spent time with young members of the community and let them dress in fire gear.
Crew Manager Dave Chapman said: "I was chatting to one little lad, Johnny for a little while and he got really involved and told me that when he grew up he wanted to be a firefighter.
"It was really inspiring to hear him say that and I'm proud that we can help build relationships in that Salford community to help make them safer at home.
"I look forward to coming back and seeing how my new found friend is getting on!"
Girls testing smoke alarm in caravan June 2013
Chair of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Councillor David Acton said: "Working in the community like this is a huge part of the work firefighters carry out every day to help prevent fires and protect people across Greater Manchester.
"Working smoke alarms really are your first line of defence from fire but they'll only save your life if they're working.
"Having built relationships in Salford's travelling community it is great that firefighters will be able to go back and strengthen that relationship and remind the community to test their smoke alarms once a week."
For a free Home Safety Check, which may include the fitting of smoke alarms, please contact GMFRS on 0800 555 815 or visit /fire_safety_advice/home_fire_risk_assessments.aspx
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