Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 19/07/2011 12:25

Photo/interview opportunity

CFRS Home Safety Operative Darren Berrey and members of the CFRS prevention team will be taking delivery of the new vehicle at

9.30am on Wednesday 20 July at

Premier Signs, 9A Barncoose Ind. Est. Redruth TR15 3RQ.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are taking delivery of a new vehicle to be used by its new Home Safety Operative to promote and deliver home fire safety checks.

The Mercedes LWB Vito Van will sport all new livery and safety messages to make it easily identifiable as Darren Berrey, who is taking on the new role of Home Safety Operative from within CFRS, takes it around Cornwall to carry out free home fire safety checks.

Darren says: “I’m excited by my new role and from 01 August, I will be using my time and resources to contact those in our community known to be at greatest risk of having a fire in their home. Research has shown that those aged over 60; people who live alone or are lone parents; or those with a disability or limiting condition are most at risk and may benefit from a home fire safety check and advice. We receive referrals for home fire safety checks from partners; as a result of community action days; talks to groups in high risk areas and by asking the media to highlight the service, especially after a significant fire. ”

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service want everyone to be safe in their home. If you are not in one of our target groups, there is plenty of help and advice on the CFRS pages on the Cornwall Council website: www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire where you can also request a free home fire safety check, or call the free phone telephone helpline on 0800 3581 999.