Fire Director Visits Service
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Neil O' Connor was given information about the Service's volunteer scheme, partnership working and community safety schemes which are already making a difference to people's lives.
During the course of his visit, which took place on Friday (July 1), he was also shown a water rescue demonstration by firefighters on the River Severn at Worcester. The crews set up a training demonstration and showed how they would rescue a casualty from the water using their boats and related equipment.
Neil O' Connor said: "It was a very impressive visit; particularly seeing how the Service has connected with the community. I was also very interested to hear about the approach the Service has taken with prevention and education.
"The community safety initiatives are making a difference to people and real results can be seen."
Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates said: "We were delighted to welcome Neil O' Connor to our Service. His visit has given him a real insight into some of the fantastic work that is making a difference in our communities.
"We were able to show Mr O' Connor how we continue to provide value for money, whilst at the same being a high performing authority – a fact that was noted in the Audit Commission's last national performance report."