A reminder of some tips for Fire Safety at Home

Fire safety in the kitchen:

• Double check that all appliances are turned off when not being used.
• Regularly check the batteries in heat/smoke detectors as well as carbon monoxide detectors.
• Never leave a stove unattended.
• Regularly clean ovens and stoves to prevent a build up of oil and grease.
• Clean lint screens and trays of tumble dryers before each use.

Fire safety in the living room:

• Allow plenty of space around electric/space heaters, never cover them or leave them unattended.
• Never overload or daisy-chain (plug on into another) extension leads.
• Keep lit candles out of reach of children and on a flat, stable surface.
• Never leave lit candles unattended.
• Do not smoke on soft furnishings.

Fire safety in the bedroom:

• Regularly check that smoke detectors are working.
• Never put phones or tablets under pillows, blankets or duvets.
• Make sure hair straighteners, curlers are kept on a heat proof mat.
• Allow hair straighteners, curlers and hairdryers to cool before being left.
• Do not charge electricals on beds or soft surfaces.

Extra fire safety tips:

• Keep lighters and matches out of reach of children.
• Teach everyone in your home about fire safety and practice what to do if there is a fire.
• Close all doors before you go to bed, this will slow a fire, giving you more time to get out.
• There should be at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home, usually in escape routes.
• Regularly check the condition of electrical cables, making sure the are not frayed or damaged.

More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/make-your-home-safe-from-fire/fire-safety-in-the-home-accessible-version