| This is a pioneering partnership with Grampian Police where 3 members Fire Service Staff are based permanently at Nelson Street Police office in Aberdeen. These members of staff are part of Grampian Fire and Rescue Service’s Risk Reduction Unit that is managed by Community Safety and under the overall control of Central Support Services. Watch Manager Willie Tocher with Sergeant Neil Morrison and Leslie Harrold Manager of the Road Safety Support Staff have the overall responsibility for the day to day management of the unit. The unit also has two Crew Managers, two Police Officers and six Support Staff working together form the same base. The ultimate target of this partnership is to contribute to a key strategic objective namely reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries due to Road Traffic Collisions. The aim is to work towards Changing Attitudes of road users by using our influence to highlight the dangers of Speed and other hazards such as not wearing seatbelts, driving when under the influence of alcohol or drugs and using mobile phone when driving. The government have set targets that have to be reached by 2010. These are based on the average of 1994 – 1998 figures. The targets are: 40% reduction of Deaths and Serious Injuries 50% reduction of Deaths and Serious Injuries in Children 10% reduction in Slight Injuries
Road Safety Grampian actively visits schools, colleges, universities and substantial number of businesses to deliver a wide range of effective and innovative Road Safety presentations. The unit is also heavily involved in the annual Safe Drive Stay Alive event that is held in the Beach Ball Room Aberdeen. This event is attended by all 5th year pupils from across the region and has been hugely successful in recent years. We also If you have an idea for a Road Safety event / initiative or would like some advice on what is available please feel free to get in touch by email at roadsafetygrampian@grampianfrs.org.uk. |
