Thanks for logging on to our website where you will find all you
ever wanted to know about Avon Fire & Rescue Service, and
hopefully pick up some tips about keeping you and your loved ones
safe.
Anyone who has been involved in a fire or a car accident will
tell you how terrifying the experience is, but will also talk about
the relief they felt when help arrived on the scene from an
identifiable and trusted source.
This is how people feel when they think of the fire service -
firefighters, trained to cope and offer assistance when presented
with a range of life-threatening situations. And in some cases, not
so life threatening, but nonetheless important to the person who
has made that 999 call.
They are backed up by a wealth of support staff, who bring with
them a range of skills and expertise in a number of areas from
finance and human resources to mechanics and marketing.
But, today, as fire and rescue services change to meet modern
needs, our role is also about keeping our community safe, to
prevent fires and accidents from happening in the first place.
That’s why you will see within the site we have dedicated many
pages to covering fire safety – from staying safe in the kitchen to
why it’s important to have a working smoke alarm in your home. We
also have details of fire safety for commercial businesses and how
to cut the number of false alarms triggered by automatic fire
alarms.
We have redeveloped the website to ensure you get the most from
it. We feel it is important that the information and services
detailed on these pages appeals to all, regardless of age, ‘web
literacy’, ability or disability. With accessibility being our main
aim, we have worked with the Shaw Trust on the design and
content of the site. The new site will be tested by a group of
disabled website users at the Shaw Trust, allowing us to ensure the
site is accessible in real terms. Find out more about our website’s accessibility here.
I welcome your thoughts and ideas on our new website and the
information it contains. If you have any comments please
contact us.