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<cms:item xmlns:cms="http://www.arsdigita.com/cms/1.0" xmlns="http://www.esd.org.uk/standards/esdbody" oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ESDService:{id=816}]"><cms:name>after-care-816</cms:name><cms:language>en</cms:language><cms:title>Firefighting/Rescue - After Care</cms:title><cms:dublinCore oid="[com.arsdigita.london.cms.dublin.DublinCoreItem:{id=816}]"><cms:name>after-care-816-dublin-metadata</cms:name><cms:dcAudience>General Public</cms:dcAudience><cms:dcCoverage>content=&quot;99XX&quot; scheme=&quot;ONS SNAC&quot;</cms:dcCoverage><cms:dcCoveragePostcode/><cms:dcCoverageSpatialRef/><cms:dcCoverageUnit/><cms:dcDateValid/><cms:dcDisposalReview/><cms:dcLanguage>en</cms:dcLanguage><cms:dcTemporalBegin/><cms:dcTemporalEnd/><cms:dcCreatorOwner>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorOwner><cms:dcCreatorContact>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorContact><cms:dcPublisher>Tameside MBC - LAWS project - http://laws.tameside.gov.uk</cms:dcPublisher><cms:dcRights/><cms:dcKeywords>firefighting, rescue, after, care</cms:dcKeywords></cms:dublinCore><cms:textAsset oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.TextAsset:{id=816}]"><cms:content><![CDATA[<h2>Fire and Emergency Services</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>If you have been a victim of fire then you already know how traumatic and devastating it can be, but having the right assistance and advice there when you need it will help you through this difficult time. </i></p><hr/><p>The advice given here has
been broken down into logical sections for easy reference, but should you
need any more assistance please contact your local
Fire Service. </p><p>Always remember that prevention is better than cure and should you require
any advice whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact your local Fire Prevention
Officer who will be pleased to advise how to prevent fire re-occurring in your
home.</p><p>If at any time after a
fire you feel unwell or suffer the after effects of smoke inhalation, contact
your
Doctor or Hospital Accident and Emergency department.</p><h2>The Red Cross </h2><p>
<strong>What is Fire Victim Support?</strong>
</p><p> The Fire Victim Support Service is designed to meet the needs of people
who have suffered damaged to their home following a fire, flood or similar
incident.</p><p>This free service is delivered by specially trained British Red Cross volunteers,
who work in co-operation with the Local Fire And Rescue Service. They use an
adapted vehicle to assist them in providing practical and emotional support
to the victims of the incident. They will arrive at the scene within 90 minutes
of being called by the Fire and Rescue Service.</p><p>
<strong>What Type Of Service Is Available?</strong>
</p><ul>
<li title="*">Immediate
temporary shelter in the Fire Victim Support Vehicle</li>
<li title="*">Assistance
in seeking temporary accommodation</li>
<li title="*">Emotional Support</li>
<li title="*">Sign-posting to other organisations</li>
<li title="*">Support
with the care of children and pets</li>
<li title="*">Use
of shower and toilet facilities</li>
<li title="*">Provision
of toiletries</li>
<li title="*">Clothing </li>
<li title="*">Light
refreshments</li>
<li title="*">Use
of a telephone</li>
<li title="*">Use
of a camera to assist with insurance claims</li>
<li title="*">First
aid</li>
</ul><p> The Fire Victim Support Service relies upon the generosity of the local community.
If you would like to support the service by making a donation or becoming a
volunteer, or want more information, please contact you local British Red Cross
Branch.</p><h2>Useful Numbers </h2><p> Local numbers are available
in Yellow Pages or the Telephone Directory.</p><ul>
<li title="*">Social
Service <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Department
of Social Security <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Your
Insurance Company <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Citizens
Advice Bureau <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">The
Salvation Army <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Electricity
Company <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Gas
Supplier <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Water
Company <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Council
Housing Department <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Police <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
<li title="*">Age
Concern <span class="gen">enter details</span>
</li>
</ul><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3>
<a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=816"> Providing Information
(816)
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