The role of the modern Fire & Rescue Service is constantly
changing to meet the needs of the community.
Everyone has an image of the fire and rescue
service fighting fires – in fact, that’s just a small part of
our work. As the title suggests, we truly are a multi role Fire and
Rescue Service.
PREVENTING
We conduct visits to Fire Stations, Schools, Colleges, Youth
Groups and Adult Groups to actively engage all corners of our
diverse community in order to promote Fire Safety awareness and
road safety in an attempt to make Suffolk the safest county to live
in. We have multi - agency enforcement prevention joint
inspections.
PROTECTING
We have a Risk Critical training programme in place and Active
Incident Monitoring too. We have contingency plans for
Avian/Pandemic Influenza. We ensure that the people of Suffolk,
whether inhabitants or visiting, get the best possible protection
from SF&RS.
RESPONDING
We respond to incidents involving Fires, Road Traffic
Collisions, Chemical leaks, Rail, Air and Marine transport
incidents, Floods, Terrorist incidents, rescues of trapped people
and animals. We save life, protect property and render
humanitarian assistance when called
upon.