Fire and Rescue Service in Oxfordshire
Fire and Rescue Service in Oxfordshire
What does the Fire and Rescue Service do?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to emergencies and educates on fire and road safety.
What is 365 alive?
365 alive is a 10 year project that aims to:
- save an extra 365 lives in Oxfordshire, both in the home and on our roads
- save the taxpayer a 100 million pounds
- make 840,000 people safer by offering education on fire and road safety
Fire and Rescue Service roles
There are many roles within the Fire and Rescue Service for uniformed and non-uniformed staff:
Fire Control operators arrange what fire engines, equipment and fire-fighters are needed during an emergency.
We have both full and part time fire-fighters. Part time fire-fighters are also known as retained fire-fighters. They carry a pager as they are on call when they are at their place of work or at home.
Behind the fire-fighters are a team of dedicated support staff keeping vital services running smoothly.
Fire stations
There are 24 fire stations across Oxfordshire:
- 6 are full time fire stations
- 18 are part time fire stations
Home fire risk check
You can complete your own home fire risk check over the internet. The check will tell you what your fire risks are and what you can do to make you and your home safer.
Or you can ask for a visit from the Fire and Rescue Service who will complete a free home fire risk check with you.
A smoke alarm
A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert everyone in the house to the danger of fire. Make sure you have working smoke alarms on each level of your house and test them once a week.
Fire escape plan
It can be difficult to think clearly in an emergency:
- having a risk plan and
- practicing an escape plan will help you act quickly if there is a fire in your home
Fire safety
We provide fire safety advice from fire safety at home to fire safety outdoors. We also go to schools and educate pupils on how to be fire safe.
Road safety
We provide road safety advice for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and motorcyclists. We also provide road safety education training for schools.
Drago
Drago the Dragon is a story of a young dragon who learns the importance of not playing with matches and lighters. Drago has lots of fun activities for children to do on our 365 Alive website.
Arson
Arson is a crime where a fire is deliberately started. If we suspect arson we will work with Thames Valley Police to investigate.
Hoax calls
A hoax call is when a person telephones the Fire, Police or Ambulance service and tells them there is an emergency when there is not.
Hoax calls turn the emergency services away from people who need their help. This can mean:
- the difference between life and death for someone in difficulty
- putting the lives of the public and emergency services in danger
Any person who makes a hoax call is breaking the law.
Firesetter Intervention Scheme
Every fire can be dangerous to both lives and property, whether the fire was started by:
- a curious child playing with matches
- a child seeking attention
- or the malicious act of a troubled teenager
The intervention scheme aims to:
- educate children and young people who have already shown an interest in fire
- or those who may be likely to
