FSEG are looking for people in the UK to complete an in depth questionnaire or interview. We invite you to take part in our research if you are a firefighter or if you have survived a…
a) Domestic Fire: If since January 2000 you have experienced a fire in your home (e.g. house or flat) or have been affected by a fire in your building (e.g. your terrace or block of flats) that required the emergency services to be called out and the place of residence to be evacuated, we would be greatly interested in hearing your story. For example, were you caught up in the 2009 fires in Lakanal House in Camberwell or Carisbrooke Gardens in Peckham, South London? If so, tell us what happened to you.
b) Fire in a hospital or hotel: If since January 2000 you have experienced a fire whilst in a hospital or hotel that required the emergency services to be called out and the building to be evacuated, we would value your participation in our study. For example, we invite people who were patients (out patients or bed patients) or staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital, West London or guests at the Penhallow Hotel, Newquay during the fires of 2007 and 2008 respectively to tell us your story.
c) Flood: If since January 2000 you have experienced a flood in your area that required the emergency services to be called out and your building to be evacuated, then we would appreciate your input. For example, we seek people from the autumn 2009 flooding in UK regions such as Grampian, Tayside and Cumbria.
d) 7/7 terrorist attacks: If on 7 July 2005 you were in a London Underground station or Tube train that was directly affected by the bombings and had to be evacuated, then please take part in this research. For example, were you standing on a platform and saw or heard signs of an explosion nearby? Were you in an underground station and asked to evacuate? Were you on the same train as a bomber, or one of the other trains that were evacuated?
The experiences of the survivors and the many personnel who respond to these emergency events will be invaluable to this project. We can learn from your experiences, but only if you tell us what you experienced!
If you wish to take part and tell your story, please click here to complete our online questionnaire. If you would like more information or wish to discuss alternative ways to participate, please contact Dr Lynn Hulse (email: L.Hulse@gre.ac.uk, tel: 020 8331 8706).