Remind yourself of the fire safety basics. The following tips will help you to make your home safer from fire.
Fit Smoke Alarms
Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home
Test It
Test the batteries in your alarm once a week. Never remove them.
Keep out of Reach
Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone when cooking on the hob - keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach
Take care with hot oil
Take care when cooking with hot oil
Don't overload
Don't overload sockets - try to keep one plug per socket
Put them right out
Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out, right out!
Be careful with candles
Ensure candles are secured in a proper holder and kept away from curtains or fabrics
Plan an escape route
Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape
Get out and stay out and call 999
Don't tackle fires yourself - get out and stay out and call 999
Make a bedtime check
Make a bedtime check of your home before you go to bed - you are more at risk from a fire when asleep. Close inside doors at night to prevent a fire from spreading
