Common Purpose with LSPs
 
  • Fire and Rescue services directly contribute to LSP targets, notably those relating to quality of life and community safety. Their work includes:
    • arson reduction initiatives, including addressing problems with rubbish and abandoned vehicles
    • mapping hotspots for arson
    • working with young people who are, or are at risk of becoming, fire-raisers
 
  • F & R services have greater experience in small area data collection and analysis than many agencies, and can offer advice and expertise to LSPs and partners.
 
  • Most services work in partnership with the private sector in a range of areas, including through sponsorship, in order to deliver the ‘fire safety’ message.
 
  • The F & R service can provide partners with a vital link to grass-roots level as it is generally trusted by all sectors of the community.
 
  • F & R services typically target the same ‘at risk’ groups of people as other LSP partners.