Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has improved the safety of local people. The Service has a good knowledge of its communities. Its targeted programme of home fire risk assessments means people in Cheshire are now less likely to suffer death, injury or property damage from fire. The Service works in partnership in Ellesmere Port to install smoke alarms, and on road safety initiatives and youth engagement work. This partnership working has reduced house fires, road casualties and arson, with below average costs and continued high levels of efficiency savings.