Useful links

Links to websites related to the fire and rescue service.

All of these links take you to external websites and Avon Fire & Rescue Service cannot be held responsible for their content.
You can also see our page of useful community safety links

The Arson Control Forum (ACF)
The ACF website has information on how you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of arson, as well as for agencies involved in combating deliberately lit fires.

Avon Fire Band website
This site provides information on the band, its music, players and history. All the information you need to join the band or book it for a concert is listed here.

Chief Fire Officers' Association website (CFOA)
Chief Fire Officers’ Association website.

Communities and Local Government website (CLG)
The Government department with the responsibility for fire.

Fire Brigades Union website (FBU)  
The website of the Fire Brigades Union.

Fire Officers' Association website  
The website of the Fire Officers' Association website.

The Firefighters Charity website
The Firefighters Charity provides a range of services that preserve the quality of life for serving and retired fire service staff and their families.

The Government Fire Kills website
Government website containing fire safety advice for you and your home.

FireNet International website
Internet based Firefighters' resource.

Gambia and Avon Fire Service In Partnership (GAFSIP) website 
The website for the charitable trust, the Gambia in Partnership with Avon Fire Service. This site explains more about what the charity does.

Local Government Employers (LGE) website 
The national centre of excellence for local authorities on pay, pensions and employment strategy.

National Fire Sprinkler Network website 
The website of the National Fire Sprinkler Network.

Red Cross Fire Emergency Support Service
The Red Cross provide a vital support service to victims after a fire.

Retained Firefighters Union (RFU) website 
The website of The Retained Firefighters Union.

UK Urban Search & Rescue website 
The website of  UK Urban Search & Rescue

Trade Publications

The Burning Issue
A magazine for the fire and rescue service

Links to other useful organisations

Avon and Somerset Constabulary website
The website of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Bath and North East Somerset Council website
The Bath and North East Somerset Council website.

Bristol City Council website 
The website of Bristol City Council.

Comprehensive Performance Assessment website
Find out more about the Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

Direct Gov website 
The Direct Gov website providing public service information.

The Family Group 4 website
Avon's Performance Improvement Family Group website.

Go Smoke Free (NHS website)
The NHS's website for support and advice about giving up smoking.
You can also find useful information on the Smoke Free Bristol website

Great Western Ambulance Service website  
The website of the Great Western Ambulance Service.

How to become an organ donor website
Website about NHS organ donation.

Lifeskills - Learning for Living website 
Helps children and other members of the community learn about safety in a fun and practical way, particularly in the home, on the road or during leisure time.

North Somerset Council website  
The website of North Somerset Council.

Preparing for emergencies website 
Online version of the Government's 'Preparing fro Emergencies' booklet.

South Gloucestershire Council website
The website of South Gloucestershire Council.

South Gloucestershire Council Safer Stronger Groups
South Glos has 20 Safer Stronger Community Groups aiming to help improve local communities. Part of the groups' role is to give you an opportunity to have your say on the services your community receives.

Set up as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Model and South Gloucestershire Council's Community Engagement initiative, the groups are made up of people who live and work in the area and representatives from the local police, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Primary Care Trust, South Gloucestershire Council, the Town and Parish councils and other local organisations.

Details of your local safer stronger community group and details of forthcoming meetings can be found by following the link to the website.


The Audit Commission website
The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.

Unison - Trade Union website 
Unison, the Trade Union's website.

Worksmart - from the TUC website
The TUC website offers a quiz to help us all get a better understanding of good health and safety practices and dispel some of the tall tales we hear about.

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Make sure you fit a smoke alarm on each level of your home. Test your smoke alarms weekly and clean them regularly.

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