The police are there to help by phone, internet or in person. They are there to solve crimes, help the public, and maintain safety and security. The police also have to help individuals within, for example if a person is fearful for their safety, then the police would investigate the matter and reassure them, or if a person has gone missing then the police would do anything in their power to find the missing person. The police are a statutory service because it entitles them in their duties to maintain the safety of the public; they also help to form better communities. The police are required to protect and serve in any dangerous situations and as much as possible.
They have to evacuate as many people as they can from damaged building that are about to collapse or buildings that are on fire. They also have to perform safety checks on the area, so they and others from the other services are not harmed while being involved in the operation, then they are able to put out the fires. Depending on the incident, the Fire Service doesn’t just put out fires. In some cases, when buildings have collapsed on people in their cars, the Fire Service have used other equipment; such as ‘The Jaws of Life’, in order to cut people free from their cars. Lastly, the Fire Service also investigate the cause of the incident, whether it is to find out the cause of the fire or buildings collapsing, the Police would work alongside with them, because it is the Fire Service’s
These two types of agencies consist of the Police Service, the Fire Service, the Ambulance and Paramedic Service, the Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, Mountain Rescue, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Coast Guard. Statutory public services Examples of the statutory public services are the Fire Service, the Police and the Ambulance Service. Each of these have many roles and responsibilities, some different when compared against each other. The Fire Service prevent fires; keep fires under control; quarantine hazardous areas, protect the lives of civilians; protect the environment and preserve evidence at the scene of arson. Today, the Fire Service The Ambulance Service saves lives; provides medical treatment and stabilisation at the scene and provides support to those involved with the casualty/patient.
If an individual has an accident you must follow the guidelines of the policies and procedures manual. Sit with them check the area to see if there is any swelling or bruising or other obvious signs of damage. If the individual needs medical attention, an ambulance should be called and let them assess the situation and deal with it accordingly. An accident must be filled out detailing what the accident was where it occurred and what actions were carried out; a copy of this must be sent to the office. A top to toe skin check must also be carried out when the individual gets back home to eliminate/find
Batteries, flashlights and a radio are important items to have in an emergency kit, as well as a first aid kit. Anyone that takes prescription medications should have them ready to go too. Have a fire extinguisher handy in the house. Gather family immunization records, and be aware of when children received their last tetanus shots, in case someone receives a puncture wound during evacuation. Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities.
Community Health Nursing Emergency Response 725.8.8 Stefanie Pipia Western Governors University April 18, 2014 Disaster in Franklin County In the event of a disaster there are many people with various roles needed to respond and meet the needs of the community affected. The role of major public health personnel is to assess the incident for immediate health needs, severity of health needs and the potential health risks of the community. The public health personnel have specific roles, responsibilities and functions to carry out during the disaster to identify, manage and minimize aftermath. The public health nurse can assess for immediate health needs related to injury and disability. They can identify and provide health related education to reduce the health risks related to the disaster as well as prevention of secondary conditions.
These places and institutions need the services offered at Central City Concern and marketing all services helps them know where to refer clients and they benefit from the program by stopping some clients who continue the cycle back to them. Clients needing services and have successful outcomes through a program at Central City Concern will save these other institutions from the helpless confusion of working with the vulnerable people in the city of Portland. One example is the program called Old Town Recovery Center is a program that provides post op care from local hospitals that have performed emergency surgery on an uninsured homeless client. Transporting this client to “The Recovery Center” saves money for medical stays in hospitals, ambulatory care, return patients with lack of the ability to care for their wounds and a safe place for the client to heal. This supports the price of funding needed for this program.
The Ryan White program allows AIDS/HIV patients with no insurance or underinsured the treatment and early intervention he or she needs. The Open Arms Grief program is designed for children between the ages of three to 17. Sometimes children believe he or she is alone in the world once a loved one has gone. This program helps children deal with the loss of a parent, family member, or close friend. The community outreach program provides education on living healthier productive lives.
hiSHFD Home Page Welcome to the Shawnee Heights Fire District. Please take some time to explore our web site and discover what we offer to our patrons. Mission Statement "To provide a variety of services designed to protect the lives and property of the community we serve." We will accomplish our mission by providing prompt and professional services to mitigate, respond to, and recover from any event that may threaten the public welfare. We stand ready to serve.
* You could give evidence through a TV link. * Or you could also give evidence privately. Samaritans When a crime as happened some people suffer from significant emotional trauma in the aftermath of a crime being committed Some people could develop depression, feelings of anxiety, irrational fears or even more severe problems such as post traumatic stress disorder. The Samaritans are a voluntary agency organisation which operates for 24 hours a day and they support people who feel desperate or even suicidal. This help is given through a telephone support line normally.