Fire and Emergency Support Service
The fire service will call out or page specially trained members of the British Red Cross service to assist them with people or animals that have been displaced from their homes or work place because of fire, flooding or structural instability. The fire service welcomes this service as it assists them and the victims involved, allowing the fire service on scene to get on with dealing with the situation in hand.

Limitations & availability of the service
The service is an all year round operation. A two person crew will be on call by pager or phone, backed up with additional staff or teams if required. Upon call from fire control, the crew will make their way to the fire station where the vehicle is located. The Fire & Emergency Support Unit (F.E.S.U) where possible will be mobile within a maximum thirty minutes from the station, and on scene within an hour and a half from the time of call.

Membership

Members do not get paid for this service but they do get expenses to cover their costs, and they say it is very rewarding and interesting work. Members are trained in a combination of skills over a four month probation period, with ongoing training after that. This allows them to fully interact with the Fire Service for the roles they undertake.

This work is both mentally and physically challenging. If you feel that this is something you would be interested in or want to know more, please contact the Webmaster who will put you in touch with the service co-ordinator in your county.

Please Note:

This site is for the sole use of current members of the Fire & Emergency Support teams and supporting agencies for training and information only.

Any information taken or used without proper authorisation will be prosecuted by law. if you require membership access contact the webmaster who will forward your request.