British Red Cross
Post Fire Support Team
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are assisted by the Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service to provide a post incident clean up team.
Working in teams of two and based out of Winsford Fire Station the specially equipped vehicle will attend minor domestic incidents to offer fire safety advice, clean the affected area of the premises, remove excess water and ensure that the occupants are able to continue to use the affected area safely.
This is a free 24/7 service that operates across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington
Fire and Emergency Support Service
The Fire and Emergency Support Service helps people cope in the aftermath of a fire or emergency, providing practical help, advice and comfort.
Based out of Birchwood Fire Station, the volunteers mobilise the specially equipped vehicle to attend a scene within 90 minutes. At the scene volunteers provide practical help in the form of food, clothing and assistance in dealing with statutory bodies, In addition volunteers listen and offer emotional support.
This service operates ‘out of hours’ across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington between 6pm to 6am Monday to Friday and 24 hours over weekends and bank holidays.
The British Red Cross - Fire and Emergency Support Service
The Fire and Emergency Support Service is designed to meet the needs of people who have suffered damaged to their home following a fire, flood or similar incident.
This free service is delivered by specially trained British Red Cross volunteers, who work in co-operation with the local Fire and Rescue Service.
They use an adapted vehicle to assist them in providing practical and emotional support to the victims of the incident. They will arrive at the scene within 90 minutes of being called by the Fire and Rescue Service.
What Type Of Service Is Available?
- Immediate temporary shelter in the Support Vehicle
- Assistance in seeking temporary accommodation
- Emotional Support
- Sign-posting to other organisations
- Support with the care of children and pets
- Use of shower and toilet facilities
- Provision of clothing and toiletries
- Light refreshments
- Use of a telephone
- Use of a camera to assist with insurance claims
- First aid
Become a volunteer
If you like a challenge, If you are available to work *out of hours*,
If you work to help people in a crisis,
Then the Fire and Emergency Support Service could be for you!
If you would like to support the service by becoming a volunteer, or want more information, please contact Anna Beaver on:
Email: Abeaver@redcross.org.uk
Address:
Cheshire Branch
Headquarters
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 0AW
Office Tel No:
01565-682324 Northwich
Mobile No: 07843-468009
More Information
If you would like to support the service by making a donation or becoming a volunteer, or want more information, please contact your local British Red Cross Branch.
Please use the links below for more information:
Red Cross Home Page (Opens in new window)
Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service (Opens in new window)
Red Cross Emergency Response (Opens in new window)
Red Cross Volunteers (Opens in new window)
Red Cross Volunteers Handbook (Opens in new window)
