Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation on the activities being carried out by the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service from Scott Meekings, North East Group Commander.

The Chairperson introduced the North East Group Commander from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), Mr Scott Meekings.

Mr Meekings provided Members with a detailed presentation providing information on the initiatives currently being undertaken by ECFRS within the Maldon District and in response to questions from the Committee, provided the following information:

·        E-scooters placed in communal areas of flats to charge can obstruct fire exits, posing a significant issue for ECFRS.

·        The goal of the fire bike scheme is to ensure roadworthiness and encourage safer motorbike riding provided by SERP, who’s instructors teach safe riding and bike maintenance.

·        Outside of areas where they are part of a scheme people shouldn’t be using e-scooters to ride on the road.

·        Online Home Fire Safety Check could be found here: https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/online-home-safety-check?? 

The Chairperson thanked Mr Meekings for attending the meeting and for his detailed presentation.