Safeguarding statement
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding Children Policy
This document is to be read in conjunction with the NFCC Safeguarding Guidance for Children, Young People and Adults and Safeguarding Fire Standards
This document provides the Service policy and agreed protocols together with the information and guidance for personnel to carry out activities working with children and young people. Safeguarding children is defined as ‘protecting children from maltreatment and preventing impairment of children’s health and development and includes child protection. A child is defined as any person aged less than 18 years.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy
This document is to be read in conjunction with the NFCC Safeguarding Guidance for Children, Young People and Adults and the Safeguarding Fire Standards.
This document provides the Service policy and agreed protocols, together with the information and guidance for the referral of a Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult concern. A Vulnerable Adult is defined as someone aged 18 or over: Who is, or may be, in need of community services due to age, illness or a mental or physical disability. Who is, or may be, unable to take care of themselves, or unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation. The Service policy outlines the signs and causes of abuse and/or harm to Vulnerable Adults and the procedures to be followed by ECFRS personnel in dealing with these issues.