Safety and accident prevention
Free face to face advice for your community.
Prevention is always the best way to avoid harm; we have options to help you stay safe. We can:
- deliver advice in a group setting
- support you to provide advice to your group
- visit you or someone who feels they need support
Targeted support: Worried about someone setting fires
Firewise supports children who have shown an interest in fire or have demonstrated that they are experimenting with fire.
It could be you have found evidence of fire-setting or that the child has hidden matches or lighters. You may be concerned about this behaviour and their attitude to it. The firewise scheme:
- takes time to understand and address their fire setting behaviours
- provides face to face advice and other resources, delivered by a trained Firewise adviser
- works with carers and young people to make them aware of the possible consequences
Our firewise advisers are trained in child protection awareness and supporting special educational needs.
If you have noticed any signs of firesetting, do not ignore them. Early intervention is vital in changing a young person's behaviour and can save lives. Complete our referral form.
Targeted support: Safe and well
Book a free safe and well visit. A firefighter will come to your home to advise you on any risks and how to ensure you stay safe.
Training
Cycle training for school children
We offer a free practical on-the-road training programme for children over nine.
Bikeability
This is a wider scheme available in Oxfordshire. Bikeability is supported by the Department for Transport and can also be delivered by our team.
Visit the Bikeability website for further information.
Biker Down
For motorcyclists, pillion passengers and general road users
You’re the first on the scene of an accident involving a biker. Do you know what to do? Would you know who is most at risk? How do we protect the area? Or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider?
The free, three-hour workshop:
- is delivered to small groups by firefighters.
- covers accident scene management and motorcycle-specific first aid training.
"Great course last night- Debs and Nathan did a great job. I've told everyone in the office what they should do if I (or someone like me) falls off and they happen upon it. Will recommend the course to everyone who can attend." – Teena Bowes
For more information, email community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Free electric blanket testing
If you have a heated blanket, get it tested in the summer before you need it. Learn more about our free electric blanket testing.
Community events
Our community safety team regularly attends events around the county. Follow our Facebook page to find out where we'll be.
School talks
For children, key stages 1-3.
For younger children, we use Drago the Dragon to help us explain safety in an age appropriate way. Each child will get a printed Drago book to take home.
For older children, we focus more on the common causes of accidents. We explain how they can take greater responsibility for their own safety.
For more information, email community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Community groups
For all age groups.
We work with group leaders to establish the most appropriate content and delivery for these sessions. This ensures we identify any specific risks and can provide advice tailored to address them.
For more information, email community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Junior Citizens Trust
For year six children in schools.
We have written eight realistic scenarios designed to replicate home and outdoor environments. Children use these scenarios to make decisions and learn from mistakes in a safe, supervised environment.
The Junior Citizens Trust provides advice on the following:
- fire safety
- personal protection
- home dangers
- rail safety
- first aid
- water safety
- road safety
- internet safety
For more information, visit the Junior Citizens Trust website.
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