voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Fire Safety and the Cost of Living Crisis
Created: 12/10/2022The cost of living crisis will affect all of us over the winter, with many people concerned about how to keep warm and heat their homes. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is hosting an online event on 27 October around what the cost of living crisis means to communities and how this may potentially increase fire risk.
Partners are invited from across all sectors to come together to collectively consider how we can identify those at highest risk and what we can do to provide advice and support.
Meeting agenda:
09:30 – 09:45 Welcome and Overview – (SFRS)
09:45 – 10:20 Cost of Living Crisis - What the Cost of Living Crisis means to all of us (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
10:20 – 11:00 Fires in the Home - What are the main causes of fire fatalities in the home and who is most at risk? (SFRS)
BREAK
11:15 – 11:45 Fire Risk Recognition - What to look for, including potential emerging trends (SFRS)
11:45 – 12:15 Scams and Wider Safety Considerations - (Trading Standards)
12:15 – 12:35 What Support and Advice is Available? (Energy Action Scotland)
12:35 – 12:50 How Can You Support SFRS (SFRS)
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Attendance is FREE however attendees are required to register via Eventbrite as places are limited.