Thousands in South Yorkshire safer thanks to innovative fire funding scheme

摘要

Around £500,000 was given to community groups, charities and other partners via South Yorkshire Fire Authority's Safer Stronger Communities Reserve. Under the ground-breaking scheme, groups were able to bid for as little as £5,000 or as much as £250,000 to support projects which reduce injuries, save lives and make South Yorkshire safer. Key objectives for the fund include prioritising the most vulnerable, collaboration and data sharing. Highlights of the scheme, which saw 19 different organisations receive money last year, included: 1. 3,000 baby room thermometers handed out to all expectant parents in Barnsley. The thermometers are specially designed to include display important messages about fire safety and smoke free homes, and could be adopted nationwide 2. A cutting edge research project to help the fire service predict where fires are most likely to occur in the future. The research is being led by Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield.