West Midlands Fire Service carry out life-saving training drills at future retirement development

On the day, the West Midlands Fire Service team used one of the cranes at the construction site on Holland Road – home to the town’s newest over-60s retirement development - in a training scenario involving a ‘casualty’ – in this case a dummy, needing to be rescued from height.

The crew were also given a tour of the development beforehand to understand more about the way modern retirement homes are built and to identify ways in which attending an incident on a construction site can be as safe and efficient as possible.

David Meachem, Divisional Sales Director at McCarthy Stone, said: “Supporting and fostering links with the communities close to our developments is a key focus at McCarthy Stone. Therefore, we are delighted to be able to assist West Midlands Fire Service as part of their training, which will be of even greater benefit to the wider community. Hosting the crew for their training is also a great example of the consideration that goes into the safety of our future homeowners, who can move into the development knowing that local services are well prepared for any type of local emegency.”

Watch Manager at West Midlands Fire Service, Mark Engers added: “We want to say a huge thank you to McCarthy Stone for allowing us to use their site. Exercises like this are vital in developing and maintaining our skills and getting valuable experience. This kind of scenario gives us a more realistic outlook that standard training is unable to provide. As a result, they help us keep people safe.”

Ideally located within walking distance of Sutton Park, Powell House will soon offer 43 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with tasteful décor and high-spec fittings throughout, along with access to attractive communal spaces. These include a spacious lounge, well-maintained gardens, and a superb roof terrace for both socialising and relaxing alike. A hotel-style guest suite will make it easy for loved ones who come to stay overnight, while pet friendly living options mean you can bring along furry friends too.

For peace of mind, a House Manager will be on-site during office hours to ensure everything runs smoothly and the latest safety and security features, including door camera entry, are fitted as standard in every property.

More than nine out of ten customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year it has taken part in the survey.

To find out more about Retirement Living at Powell House, please call 0800 201 4384 or visitwww.mccarthystone.co.uk/powell-house.