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20 The Link Magazine • January 1999
Make fire safety a New Years resolution
How many people have made a New Year's resolution, asks Shaun Dunham of Westlea fire station?
Or perhaps you just can't think we can look back with pride at sion, we now have a five minute
of one. As a suggestion why not achievements, we must also look slot on the Local Channel every
buy a smoke alarm? You know, forward to the new millennium hour every day which enables us
SOLUTION that insignificant little thing thing and how we can maintain our pro- to convey our safety messages.
that you know you should buy, fessionalism. To help us professionally collate
Maintenance free but never get round to. In the past we have prided our- information and produce leaflets,
UPVC fascia boards It costs about £5, not bad for selves on how busy we have been two local companies have kindly
something that can help save your with fires. But thinking has donated computer equipment to
cladding & guttering
life. If you've already got one then changed: if we are busy then it Westlea Fire Station. Lucent Tech-
Expertly fitted at DIY prices how about replacing the battery? means people are making mistakes. nologies have given us a computer
TREE SURVEY As a brigade it's our responsibil- As a brigade we must find ways to system and Intel a printer. Our
ity to make sure that these mes- get the safety message across. thanks for their generosity.
NO DEPOSIT sages get across to the public. You. Fire safety initiatives are start-
At a time when the Wiltshire ing up all over the county, particu- Here is a brief run down on the
Work it out for yourself Brigade is in its fiftieth year and larly in Swindon and for us to be total number of incidents we at-
20' fascia board fitted £ 50 successful you too must play your tended during 1998
20' fascia & gutter fitted £115 part. Please take the extra time Stand by calls: 21
20' fascia, soffit & gutter £175 COOPERS CHEMIST needed to buy a smoke alarm, make Road Traffic Accidents and
20' fascia & soffit £110 WEST SWINDON CENTRE a fire plan, turn off unwanted ap- non-fire related incidents: 255
(prices correct at time of publication) pliances. It might just save a life. Fires: 253
Fine fragrances, Thanks to Comtel cable televi- False alarms: 343
toiletries, ear piercing
Trauma teddies make Wiltshire Brigade debut
etc. Recently Westlea Fire Station became the first fire station in Wilt-
APS, developing & printing shire to utilise the trauma teddy.
One free 35mm 24 exp film
with every 35mm roll
developed on the premises
For a free quote
Tel: 872033
Open 7 days a week
Mon - Fri Sam - 8pm,
Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 1 Oam - 3pm

Choice Office Furniture

New and used office furniture

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Posing with the Westlea Trauma Teddies, from left, Leading Firefighter Neil
**JUST IN!** Chamberlain's three boys, Daniel, 7, Sam, 5, Tom, 9
This child's toy has become the
children are involved and in pain.'
' U . "' latest addition in our efforts to re- We, as firemen are perceived as
being rough, macho, unmoved by
duce the trauma suffered by chil-
COMPUTER dren unfortunately affected by in- anything ... how wrong that pic-
WORKSTATIONS cidents we have to attend. ture is.
Group 1 from Westlea were re-
When these children were pre-
From G 5 cently called to a road traffic acci- sented with a teddy bear each it
only J dent where a brother and sister was as if they were reunited with
plus vat @ 17.5% were involved. their favourite toy. The look on
Both children had suffered mi- their faces would have melted the
nor injuries and were very anxious hardest of hearts. It's on those
* Five year guarantee `= about the condition of their mother. days that you can walk away and
Ask any fire fighter what is the feel proud of what you do.
* Made in the UK °
worst type of incident to cope with. Our thanks go the Highworth
* On show now!
Every single one will say 'where Lions for providing the teddies.
* Huge Stocks of Project Furniture
* Ergonomic seating ranges for all budgets New group for victims of sex attack
* Massive Choice of New Systems Furniture
Positive Steps - a support group for women who have been raped
* New and used filing cabinets and cupboards
or sexually assaulted as adults - starts a new group in January.
* Choice of models and finishes * The group run by Victim Support Wiltshire offers women an
opportunity to meet others who have had similar experiences. It
gives women the chance to discuss their fears and problems. It also
provides a confidential source of support and understanding.
CHOICE OFFICE FURNITURE
To find out about joining, contact the Victim Support office on
Unit 22 BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon (01380) 729476, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Tel: 01793 521212 Fax: 01793 521212 Fax: 01793 534410 Or telephone the Rape Support Helpline on Swindon 541144,
Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday morning 9am - 1.00pm Tuesday and Thursday 7pm to 10pm, and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.