| answer text |
<p>The number of fire incidents at HMP Wandsworth in each year since 2015 are shown
in the table below. Information on fire incidents before 2015 is not available, because
the records have been destroyed in line with our retention policy.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td
colspan="3"><p><strong>HMP Wandsworth Fire Incidents </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Calendar
Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Fires </strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>66</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>105</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>36</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>45</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>47</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>52</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>103</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023</p></td><td><p>78</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The overwhelming majority of the cell fires were
considered ‘minor’ and quickly dealt with by staff, and medical assessment is provided
for anyone who may have been exposed to smoke or heat. Since 2015, in most years 100%
of the fires were considered as minor, and in all years over 95% were considered as
minor. Where it is found that a fire is the result of arson, or of recklessness, the
prisoner responsible will face robust punitive action, which can include further criminal
charges.</p><p>All operational staff receive Respiratory Protective Equipment training.
Prison officers receive it as part of their Prison Officer Entry Level Training.</p><p>To
promote staff awareness and proficiency, the Governor of HMP Wandsworth has arranged
for an additional refresher training session to be delivered each week.</p><p> </p>
|
|
