Research :: Firebrake ResearchResearch at FirebrakeIt is a key objective for Firebrake to promote evidence-based practice in fire prevention and fire safety activity in Wales. We do this through leading and conducting primary research, as well as through the dissemination of information from other relevant fire safety research, from Wales and throughout the UK and beyond. Firebrake’s research capacity has recently been extended, following the appointment of Richard Hall to the post of ‘Policy and Research Co-ordinator’ . Richard joined the team in February 2009, bringing considerable research knowledge and experience to the organisation. Before joining us, his most recent role was as Research Manager, for the UK’s largest privately owned student accommodation provider. The 3 Welsh Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) already employ their own methods to target their community fire safety interventions in their respective regions. Firebrake support this by carrying out research across the whole of Wales, which puts us in the unique position of being able to offer a Wales-wide perspective on fire safety research. Evidence from recent research has clearly shown the benefits that can be achieved through closer collaboration between the FRSs and those community organisations that work for/with those people most at risk of fire. Firebrake will conduct research into how these partnerships can be most effective and who the best partners are for reaching vulnerable and/or hard to reach communities. The type of research will be a key focus for Firebrake and you can see an example of research that we've already conducted with the 22 Care & Repair Agencies in Wales below. Community Drug & Alcohol Teams (CDAT's) and Local Mind Associations (LMA's)Background and overview Firebrake Wales Fire Safety Report 2009
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