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The representative from the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service presented the report of the Director of Prevention at the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The Service existed to Protect, Prevent and Respond. In relation to Prevention, the Service committed to undertake 60,000 home safety visits every year – 9,000 in Wirral – and had several areas of prevention which it contributed toward. It was very aware of the connection between fire, health and deprivation and when fire fatalities were at a peak in 2015/2016 they changed their approach to focus on prevention including considering trends and detailed data to identify areas and lifestyle factors to target, including receiving direct referrals for individuals who could be contacted for a fire safety check.

Members praised the approach taken and asked about detail of the tackling of different aspects and lifestyles such as hospital discharges.

Resolved: That the contents of this report be noted.