Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service DIRECTORY OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES

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1 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service DIRECTORY OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES

2 CONTENTS Page Introduction 2 The Beacon Project 3 EARLY Programme 4 Princes Trust Volunteers 5 Youth Teams 6 Livesafe 7 Fire Fit Kids 8 Healthy Lifestyle Programme 9 School Fire Liaison Officer 10 Road Traffic Collisions Reduction Team 11 Duke of Edinburgh Award 12 Fire Awareness Child Education Programme 13 Youth Intervention 14 Street Based Teams 15 Boxing Club Rugby 18 Football 19 Climbing Wall 20 Outdoor Education 21 Fire Support Network

3 INTRODUCTION Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is committed to innovative and imaginative change in order to help make our communities safer and stronger. We are committed to integrated working with other agencies to improve public safety and well being. In February 2006, MFRS became the first Fire & Rescue Service to be nationally awarded Beacon Status for Early Intervention (Children at Risk). This established MFRS as an international leader in youth engagement. Unfortunately, young people present the fire service with many challenges. By engaging with and educating young people, we can help create ambassadors for the fire service and provide an early intervention into anti social behaviour. 2

4 THE BEACON PROJECT The programme is designed to give students the opportunity to take part in a learning experience outside of the school or peer group environment. Participants must be aged between 13 and 16 who meet one of the following criteria:- Have been or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Students who are at risk of fire setting behaviour, or close to becoming involved in anti-social behaviour are also eligible Young people 16+ who are NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) Young people who are disengaged as they don t always have the chance to join in. This could be for example, Looked After Children, Young Carers, Young People with Disabilities, Young People from Minority Ethnic Groups, Travellers, Young Single Parents. The programme encourages self development by instilling fundamental Fire Service principle of self discipline, leadership and teamwork. This is achieved through participation in a variety of tasks to develop communication, problem solving and skills to work with others. Activities include:- Practical fire service activities Hose Drills, Fire Extinguishers, search & rescue techniques Fire Safety Awareness First Aid Teambuilding/Energisers/Outdoor Pursuits Road Safety Health & Fitness The programme is facilitated during school term time, 1 day a week over a 12 week period. 3

5 For further details contact the Youth Engagement Team Coordinator on E.A.R.L.Y (Education Alternative Reaching Local Youth) The EARLY programme is a full time 12 week personal development programme for young people aged 16 to 19. There are currently 2 teams: Kirkdale Team (located in fire service premises next door to Kirkdale Fire Station) Old Swan Team (located at Old Swan Fire Station) The aim of the programme is to get young people back into employment or further education and franchise people back into their community, whilst developing new skills and taking part in exciting opportunities. During the course, participants are involved in a wide range of activities that include:- 1 week residential 4 day first aid course UK Youth Award Achievements Work placement Community Project (revamping a youth club/taking a group of old/special needs people out) Team challenges (fundraising) Fire Fighting week For further details contact the EARLY Team Co-ordinator on , alternatively call the Kirkdale Team on or Old Swan Team on

6 PRINCE S TRUST VOLUNTEERS The Prince s Trust initiative is a full time 12 week personal development programme for young people aged 16 to 24. There are currently 3 Princes Trust Team: Huyton Team Located at Huyton Fire Station Toxteth Team Located at Toxteth Fire Station Bootle/Netherton Team Located at Bootle/Netherton Fire Station The aim of the programme is to get young people back into employment or further education and franchise people back into their community, whilst developing new skills and taking part in exciting opportunities. During the course, participants are involved in a wide range of activities that include:- 1 week residential 4 day first aid course Basic skills qualifications Work placement Community Project (revamping a youth club/taking a group of old/special needs people out) Team challenges (fundraising) Fire Fighting day For further details call Prince s Trust Co-ordinator on Alternatively, call the individual teams on: Huyton Toxteth Bootle/Netherton

7 YOUTH TEAMS There is currently 2 Youth Teams in Merseyside: Croxteth Fire Station meeting every Wednesday evening ( pm) St.Helens Fire Station meeting every Monday evening ( pm) Young people must be years of age and live in the station area. Participants can remain in the youth team until aged 17 ½. The aim of the Youth Team is to give students an insight into the Fire Service, taking part in a wide range of practical fire service drills, classroom based theory and teambuilding activities. Participant will work towards achieving a qualification of a BTEC in Firefighting. A further 4 Cadet Teams are proposed at the following fire stations, some time in the near future:- Kirkby, Old Swan, Toxteth, Wallasey For further details call: Croxteth Youth Team Leader on during the above hours only. St Helens Youth Team Leader on during the above hours only For further details regarding future youth teams within your area, call the Youth Co-ordinator on

8 LIVESAFE Livesafe is a programme aimed at educating primary school children in fire safety awareness and water safety. In support of our home fire safety campaign, young people are asked to make referrals for free home fire safety checks (which include the provision of free smoke alarms) for members of their families, particularly older people who are the most vulnerable group of people to keep safe from fire. This programme has received national and international recognition for the way it enables young people to take responsibility for making communities safer. For further details call Livesafe Co-ordinator on

9 FIRE FIT KIDS This exciting project involves local fire fighters visiting primary schools to deliver fun fitness sessions. Whilst encouraging children to get fit, it also has the benefit of allowing pupils to get to know their local fire fighters. For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

10 HEALTY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMME Qualified firefighters facilitate bespoke courses at primary schools. Sessions are normally facilitated to support Healthy Weeks or Leap Weeks within school and include:- Healthy Eating Health Awareness Keep Fit For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

11 SCHOOL FIRE LIAISON OFFICER Firefighters are embedded in numerous secondary schools throughout Merseyside, in areas where anti social behaviour affects the Fire & Rescue Service. Firefighters work 1 day per week, to facilitate PSHE lessons. Lessons include: PE, fire safety awareness (Hoax Calls, Arson, Bonfire Safety, Attacks on Fire fighters, Dangers in the Home, Fire Escape Plans, Road Safety, Anti Social Behaviour) For further details call Community Youth Co-ordinator on

12 ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISSIONS REDUCTION TEAM The team facilitate a road safety programme called Drive to Arrive to young people aged between 15 and 25. This is a powerful, hard hitting programme which has been evaluated by John Moores University. The programme is an interactive presentation containing movies, images and information which is use to encourage a more positive attitude towards pedestrian, passenger and driver safety. The programme focuses on the potential risks of; speeding, drink driving, mobile phones, showing off and not wearing seatbelts. For further details, call the RTC Reduction Co-ordinator on

13 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS The Award is a challenging programme of activities which will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure. There are three levels Bronze, Silver and Gold and, for each, you complete activities in 4 sections Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions. The Award is open to anyone between the age of 14 and 25 years of age. For all young people living in the Sefton area, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service currently have a Duke of Edinburgh drop in centre, based at Bootle/Netherton Fire Station. The drop in centre is open only on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm- 8.30pm. Other fire stations throughout Merseyside facilitate elements of the DOE Award, to assist schools, guides and scout groups. Please contact your local fire station, for further details. For further details regarding Sefton s drop in centre,, call the Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator at Netherton Fire Station ONLY on a Thursday evening between 6.30pm-8.30pm on

14 FACE (Fire Awareness Child Education) This programme is targeted at children aged 5-12 who play with fire through curiosity, or display an undesirable affinity with fire. Specialist staff meet with the child at home or in school, in the presence of their parents/guardians. Staff will help the child understand the frightening power of fire and the consequences of their actions, through an intense programme, which can consist of 1 or more sessions. The success of the FACE programme has won several prestigious international awards For further details call the Community Safety Team (and request a FACE referral) on

15 YOUTH INTERVENTION (Knowsley) In partnership with Knowsley s Anti Social Behaviour Unit, a qualified Intervention Officer facilitates intervention initiatives, targeting known offenders and individuals likely to commit acts of anti-social behaviour. This is achieved by developing bespoke activities with fire service personnel and external partners, for the benefit of the local community. For further details call the Youth Intervention Officer on

16 STREET BASED TEAMS (Kensington/Fairfield) This project involves staff engaging with young people during the evenings and weekends, in order to encourage them towards a more positive lifestyle. This is achieved through partnership work with the Central Detached Project and Kensington Youth Inclusion Outreach Project. Street Based Teams will signpost young people towards MFRS youth programmes, as well as existing provision within the Kensington and Fairfield area, which include youth centres, sports facilities and community projects. Street Based Team members also have a community responsibility and will report on faulty street lighting, void properties, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, shops selling alcohol to children etc with a view to remove opportunities for young people to become involved in anti social behaviour For further details call the Project Co-ordinator on

17 BOXING CLUB (ST Helens) A Boxing Academy for young people living in St Helens, has been created. The training will take place on a Tuesday or Thursday, dependant on age and will be delivered by qualified A.B.A. instructors from Sutton ABC, assisted by qualified Fire Service Personnel. Details are as follows: Tuesdays 7 10 year olds Thursdays year olds For further details contact Paul Dunn at Parr Stocks Fire Station on

18 BOXING CLUB (Anfield & Belle Vale) Anfield Community Sports Centre In partnership with Positive Futures, qualified Firefighters are facilitated boxing sessions for young people aged Details are as follows:- Tuesday 4 6pm Thursday 4-6pm Friday 4 6pm Belle Vale Fire Station Qualified Firefighters are in the process of developing a boxing academy at Belle Vale Fire Station. For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

19 RUGBY (Wirral & Liverpool) In partnership with Saints Rugby Club, qualified Firefighters are facilitating the TAG programme which is a 6 week after school session (1 day per week) for year 5 & year 6 students. All schools who take part in the TAG programme, will be invited to compete in an end of school year tournament. For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

20 FOOTBALL Football sessions are facilitated by qualified firefighters, as diversionary activities during specific times of the years:- Before and during Mischief Night and Bonfire Night RESPECT week For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

21 CLIMBING WALL (Sefton & Wirral) In partnership with Wirral Youth Service and Sefton Youth Service, qualified firefighters facilitate climbing sessions at Awesome Walls indoor climbing centre. For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

22 OUTDOOR EDUCATION At the request of an agency, qualified firefighters can facilitate outdoor education sessions, which include:- A day trip to North Wales to climb Moel Famau Teambuilding activities and orienteering at Delamere Forest For further details contact Youth Activity Advocate on

23 FIRE SUPPORT NETWORK Fire Support Network is a non profitable registered charity which works in partnership with Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service. Their aim is to promote fire safety to the local communities of Merseyside through volunteers and partner organisations. Volunteers must be 16 years of age, however, there are a number of youth activities for young people as detailed below. Out of the Ashes This is an ongoing activity run in partnership and facilitated at the Albion House Centre, Albion Street, Everton, every Saturday evening between 6pm 8.30pm. If you are age 8 16 you can get involved in a range of activities that include: DJ sessions Games Competitions Movies Music Nights For further details contact Anthony on Bright Sparks Campaign This is an accredited 4 week programme for year olds not in employment, education or Training. Young people are encouraged to make their homes and homes within their community energy efficient, by engaging in a number of fuel poverty initiatives. Young people can achieve an NVQ in Customer Services by participating on this programme 22

24 For further details contact Fire Support Network on Cage Football This is an accredited programme for young people age 16+. Young people can achieve their FA Level 1 football coaching qualification by assisting and delivering football sessions, under the supervision of experienced football coaches. Football session currently run of an evening throughout all districts of Liverpool (and periodically change venues within each district) For further details contact Fire Support Network on Fire Prevention & Recovery Young people aged can volunteer to remove materials from properties that have been deemed as a fire hazard. This includes sorting materials for recycling and loading materials into a vehicle. Young people would be supervised at all times by the fire prevention & recovery team. For further details contact Fire Support Network on Home Fire Safety Checks Young people aged can volunteer to assist teams by leafleting properties that have been identified as not having a smoke alarm fitted For further details contact Fire Support Network on

25 Youth Clubs The team are currently developing a number of initiatives within a number of community and youth centres throughout Liverpool. These buildings tend to be quite old and dull, so volunteers would be required to help decorate and generally brighten up the accommodation. Venues will include:- West Everton Community Centre Shrewsbury House Youth Club St John s Church Hall (Queens Road) Breckfield & North Neighbourhood Council (BNENC) Lee Jones Centre (Vauxhall) For further details contact Fire Support Network on