Mr Beardsall has helped more than 5, 000 children learn about fire safety, road safety, first aid and electricity and water safety.

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They train people in fire safety, crime prevention, first aid and sessions in fire safety and crime awareness.

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In the long term, the fire service said it could also sell services such as health and safety advice and first aid training.

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They ensure that each home has access to a bed net to protect the family from malaria, a pit toilet, first-aid training and other basic health and safety practices.

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