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October 13, 2014
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Average Fire and Rescue Response Times are Creeping Up
Average response time to fires in dwellings, however was unchanged from 2012 to 2013 at 7.4 minutes.
Over a 10-year period from 2003-2004 to 2013-14, average response times to both dwelling and other building fires rose by one minute and 27 seconds (23%). Response times over these 10 years were 1.3 minutes (22%) longer for dwelling fires, and 1.7 minutes (26%) longer for fires in other buildings.
Between 2003-2004 and 2013-2014, the number of dwelling fires fell by 39%, while there were 53% fewer fires in other buildings.
Fewer casualties
The report did contain some good news, however, for which the fire-safety industry can take some credit. The average severity of fires and numbers of casualties has actually decreased over the past decade, partly thanks to improvements in fire safety and prevention policies.
The report takes pains to stress that response times are far from the only factor affecting numbers of casualties and the amount of damage from fire.
The September bulletin also provides an update on the procurement and implementation of a new incident recording system, which is estimated to go live by the end of January 2015.
It also details the consultation on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, which proposes changes to the match and cigarette tests, due for implementation in April 2015.
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Average Fire and Rescue Response Times are Creeping UpThe September Fire and Rescue monthly bulletin from the Department of Communities and Local Government isn't all bad news, however.
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