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The Role of an Emergency Services Community Support Officer (ECSO)

 The basic role of an ECSO is to support and assist all three emergency services during each tour of duty.
ECSO are only assigned to the more rural areas of Lancashire as it is often harder to get Ambulances out to those locations should an emergency arise.

POLICE INVOLVEMENT

 Working as a PCSO dealing with anti social behaviour, criminal damage, vehicle crime and juvenile nuisance etc.
Also attending community events within our areas, such as schools, scout and brownie clubs, youth centres, residential homes and sheltered accommodation etc to assist and provide information on various Police matters and to liaise with the community to build a good relationship.

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE INVOLVEMENT:

 Working with the Community Fire team, attending residential homes to provide and fit free smoke alarms and complete a home fire safety check. During the home check, I work out an escape plan for the occupants should a fire occur. We also discuss what to do in an emergency and the basic ‘do’s and don’ts’ to prevent a fire.
Also attending schools and various social groups, to advise members of the public on fire safety issues in the home and whilst out in the community.

AMBULANCE INVOLVEMENT

 Attending patients as a first responder to provide basic first aid and reassurance until the Ambulance service arrive.
The ECSO vehicle is equipped with a first responder kit which also includes a defibulizer and oxygen cylinder.
A four day Training course with the Ambulance Service has to be completed.

More information on policing in this area can be found at: www.lancashire.police.uk