Arson Reduction
Arson is the single largest cause of major fires in the UK; its annual cost to the economy in England and Wales alone is over £2 billion.
This section looks at the work being undertaken by the Fire and Rescue Service to reduce deliberate fires.
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A dog’s life – adds value in Herts
Hertfordshire FRS has a new fire investigation dog, CC, named after Computacenter, his sponsor. CC takes over from his predecessor Browza, now retired, in helping with fire investigations in Hertfordshire and other services in the eastern region. |
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Arson Task Force makes an impact in Hampshire
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) and Hampshire Constabulary formed the county’s first Arson Task Force (ATF) in April, to provide specialist support and guidance to fire and police colleagues investigating deliberate and serious fires across the county. The ATF can be deployed anywhere in Hampshire to coordinate a thorough investigative response at fire scenes, and offer assistance during the investigation process. |
