Information Bulletin

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For Publication

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue

Authority

31 March 2015

Item No. 15

Information Bulletin

Personnel

Statistics Covering Period

1 January – 31 March 2015

The statistics for the above period will be presented in the next Information Bulletin.

Operations

Statistics for the Period

1 January – 31 March 2015

The statistics for the above period will be presented in the next Information Bulletin.

Incidents of Note

RESCUES

Complex Patient/Time Critical Raglan Green, Bedford

3 February 2015 - 0920 hours

A Rescue Pump and the Specialist Rescue Unit from Kempston with the Technical Rescue Unit from Dunstable attended to transfer a casualty by fire service stretcher and was then relayed by ambulance to hospital. The Rescue Pump from Kempston then proceeded to hospital to assist the Ambulance Service.

(Contact Station Commander A Draper, Kempston Fire Station, Tel 01234 845024)

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Helicopter Crash

Salford Road, Aspley Guise 25 February 2015 – 1040 hours

Rescue Pumps from Bedford and Leighton Buzzard attended a helicopter that had crashed in a field with three people on board who escaped with no injuries.

(Contact Station Commander J Gell, Bedford Fire Station, Tel 01234 245501)

ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS

RTC Persons Trapped M1 North 12 to 13

3 February 2015 - 1238 hours

Rescue Pumps from Toddington, Dunstable and Kempston with the Rescue Support Unit from Stopsley and the Specialist Rescue Unit from Kempston attended a RTC involving one lorry and one car where the incident was sectored. In Sector 1 (HGV Sector) one person was trapped, in Sector 2 (Car Sector) one person was also trapped. One person was released from the car by the Fire Service. There was a protracted extraction entrapping the HGV driver who was released by the Fire Service. The casualties were transported to hospital by ambulance.

(Contact Station Commander A Horner, Toddington Fire Station, Tel 01525 873193)

RTC Persons Trapped

A421 West A6 to Marsh Leys 6 February 2015 - 0814 hours

Rescue Pumps from Kempston and Bedford attended a RTC involving two cars and two casualties, one of which self-extracted from a vehicle before the arrival of the Fire Service. A casualty was extracted on a spine board by the Fire Service and both casualties were conveyed to hospital by ambulance.

RTC Persons Trapped M1 North 12 to 13

14 February 2015 - 0652 hours

Rescue Pumps from Toddington, Dunstable, Stopsley, Woburn and Kempston with the Rescue Support Pump from Stopsley attended a RTC involving a car and a coach. One casualty was conveyed to hospital by ambulance. Three fatalities were removed from the car.

(Contact Station Commander A Horner, Toddington Fire Station, Tel 01525 873193)

RTC Persons Trapped

B4541 Whipsnade Road, Kensworth 17 February 2015 - 0833 hours

Rescue Pumps from Dunstable, and Luton with the Rescue Support Unit from Stopsley attended a RTC involving a car and a lorry. One male casualty was deceased. The Fire Service assisted the Ambulance and Police Services to extract a deceased male.

(Contact Station Commander D Hobbs, Dunstable Fire Station, Tel 01582 699443)

RTC Persons Trapped A507 Junc 13 to Ridgemont 17 February 2015 - 1307 hours

A Rescue Pump and the Specialist Rescue Unit from Kempston attended two private cars involved in a RTC. One person was trapped by injuries and released by the Fire Service.

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FIRE

Late Call

Reeve Close, Leighton Buzzard 4 February 2015 - 2021 hours

Two Rescue Pumps from Leighton Buzzard attended a fire in an electronic cigarette lighter charging unit. The fire was out on arrival having been extinguished by the home owner. A fire investigation was carried out.

(Contact Station Commander A Horner, Leighton Buzzard Fire Station, Tel 01525 873193)

House Fire

Roundel Drive, Leighton Buzzard 4 February 2015 - 2132 hours

Two Rescue Pumps from Leighton Buzzard attended a fire in single-storey garage with a pitched roof attached to a two-storey end of terrace house. 50% of the garage and 25% of the garage roof were destroyed by fire and the house was 100% smoke logged.

Fire Outside

Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks 18 February 2015 - 1606 hours

A Rescue Pump from Leighton Buzzard attended a fire in a kitchen which was started by a LPG cooker in a large mobile horse box, which was 5% damaged by fire. The gas was isolated and bottles removed. One female casualty not requiring hospital treatment was treated by the Fire Service for superficial burns.

House Fire

Rodney Close, Luton

19 February 2015 - 1011 hours

Two Rescue Pumps from Dunstable attended a fire outside which penetrated into the house. The Police were required to attend as the fire was deliberate. A mattress was stood against the back of the house and the fire was started under the mattress. A fire investigation was carried out.

Bus Fire

Marsh Road, Luton

23 February 2015 – 1112 hours

A Rescue Pump from Stopsley attended a fire in an engine compartment and rear of a bus.

(Contact Station Commander S Allen, Stopsley Fire Station, Tel 01582 459177)

Bus Fire

High Street, Kempston

27 February 2015 - 1336 hours

Rescue Pumps from Kempston and Bedford attended a bus where there was a fire in its brakes which were out on arrival.

House Fire Persons Reported Paddock Close, Luton

27 February 2015 – 1901 hours

Rescue Pumps from Dunstable and Luton with the Aerial Platform from Luton attended a two–storey terraced house 8 m x 8 m involved in fire in a 1st floor bedroom and roof space. 100% of the 1st floor was damaged by fire heat and smoke. All persons were accounted for.

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Letters of Appreciation

or Complaint

Complaint:

No complaints (past Stage I) have been received for this period.

Appreciation:

We continue to receive letters of appreciation from members of the public, schools and organisations that we visit and/or assist with charitable events.

The following is a selection of correspondence received since the last Information Bulletin:

Sandy Mayor Councillor Will Jackson

sent a letter of thanks to Sandy Station:

……‘I am writing on behalf of the Friends of Sandy Christmas Lights to thank you for the part you played in supporting the Sandy Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Please pass on our thanks to the firefighters who attended our Christmas Lights event with the Fire Engine. The children always enjoy seeing them. The community spirit demonstrated at the event on Sunday was excellent and we have had very positive feedback from residents and visitors. Many individuals and organisations donated equipment, raffle prizes, time and resources to help, without which the event would not have been possible.

Once again many thanks for your contribution to the success of the day. We do hope that you will consider supporting our Christmas Lights Event in 2015.’……

A resident of Barton Le Clay sent

thanks to Luton White Watch:

……‘I am writing to thank the Crew that attended on 30 December about 7.45 am. The lift broke down, I am in a wheelchair. They rescued me and my key holder so I could get to Lister Hospital for my appointment. They were excellent and we have the best Fire Service. Please find a cheque enclosed for your Benevolent Fund.’……

Stagsden Parish Council Clerk sent a

letter of thanks to CFO Fuller:

……‘I am writing to thank you on behalf of Stagsden Parish Council for the defibrillator received from your defibrillator scheme.

Councillors and residents were delighted to have been included in this initiative. Thank you once again to you and your staff.’……

Tricia Williams sent a letter of thanks to

CFO Fuller:

……‘I would like to thank you and all the staff at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service for the most wonderful gifts and beautiful flowers that were presented to me on the occasion of my early retirement after 35 years with the service.

It was a fairly emotional day but, I take with me, a lifetime of happy memories, especially of all the people I was so fortunate to work with over the years.

Even though I'm sure that I will miss my friends and colleagues at BFRS, I am looking forward to starting a new phase of life, together with all the opportunities if may bring.

Thanks again, and I wish you all, every success for the future.’……

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Helen Nellis HM Lord-Lieutenant of

Bedfordshire sent a letter of thanks to

CFO Fuller:

……‘Thank you so much for hosting a most enjoyable visit to Sandy Fire Station this week.

It was a great pleasure to meet your impressive and enthusiastic Cadets and adult helpers, and to see them in action. I am delighted to hear your plans to expand the number of Fire Cadets across the County and I have no doubt that this will be a positive influence on many more young lives.

I was also thrilled to meet my new LL Cadet, Connor Walker and his family. I hope that he will have an excellent experience and represent the County with pride.

Please pass on my thanks to all at Sandy.’……

A resident of Luton sent thanks to the

Community Safety Team:

‘I recently emailed you as one of the original smoke alarms fitted in my home had run out of battery and you suggested a new Home Fire Safety Check.

Ray subsequently contacted me to arrange an appointment and visited this morning to carry out the check and fit new smoke alarms and also provided a Carbon Monoxide alarm.

Ray was extremely helpful and gave me very valuable advice on measures to prevent a fire in the first place and also what to do in the event of a home fire.

As a thank you, I am pleased to enclose a cheque donation to the Fire Fighters Charity. Many thanks again for your help - it is much appreciated.’……

Sight Concern Bedfordshire sent thanks

to Gill Pritchett following a donation from the proceeds from the Headquarters Christmas Raffle:

……’Thank you for your very kind donation in the sum of £180.00.

Sight Concern Bedfordshire aims to enhance the independence and quality of life of blind and visually impaired people living in Bedfordshire and Luton.

We rely on donations, legacies, gifts from Trusts and Foundations as well as box collections to enable us to continue with this essential work.

By donating to us you are helping to achieve that important aim for local people. Your support and assistance is greatly appreciated.’……

CFO Martyn Emberson, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue

Service sent a letter thanking CFO Fuller

for assistance during the Recycling Centre fire at Wollaston on 18 January 2015:

……‘I am writing to express my personal appreciation to your crews for their professionalism in assisting us in dealing with the above incident on the 18 January 2015. I am aware that had it not been for the dogged determination and aggressive offensive firefighting tactics that were deployed at this severely developing fire, it would certainly have spread to two or three buildings, resulting in the likely loss of a joinery workshop business and the complete shutdown of the Recycling Centre.

This was a job very well done and on behalf of the community and the Service, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks.’……

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Forthcoming Events

• 2 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Fire and Rescue Authority Briefing, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 4 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Fire and Rescue Authority meeting, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 17 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Corporate Services Policy and Challenge Group meeting, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 18 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Service Delivery Policy and Challenge Group meeting, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 23 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Human Resources Policy and Challenge Group meeting, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 25 June 2015 at 10.00 am

Audit and Standards Committee meeting, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 2 July 2015 at 10.00 am

Members’ Development Day, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 14 July 2015 at 10.00 am

Fire and Rescue Authority Briefing, Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

• 15 July 2015 at 10.00

Fire and Rescue Authority meeting, Dunstable Community Fire Station

(Contact Mrs K Daniels, Headquarters, Tel 01234 845013)