Prevention Committee Overview

Chair of the Prevention Committee:

Chris Kirby 

Chief Fire Officer, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

NFCC Prevention Committee will work within its remit to:

  • Support, develop and deliver the NFCC’s Annual Plan and its agreed priorities and deliverables;
  • Give direction and work as subject matter experts to support the NFCC Prevention Hub
  • Advocate the work of prevention on behalf of the fire and rescue sector;
  • Engage, collaborate and influence key stakeholders and/or partners;
  • Share good practice, evaluation and learning across fire and rescue services and relevant stakeholders and partners to encourage the take up of new and innovative schemes which deliver positive outcomes for in the community.

Work Stream Lead Officers

  • Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour – Keith Curruthers
  • Children and Young People – Mark Baxter
  • Home Safety – (Vacant)
  • Mental Health – Emily Fernandez
  • Road Safety – Dan Quin
  • Safeguarding – Donna Bentley 
  • Volunteering – Wendy Richings
  • Water Safety – Gavin Ellis