Staying active

Below are some key safety tips - by following these you will substantially reduce the chances of fire harming you‚ your family or your home.

Top 10 fire safety tips

• Fit smoke alarms on each level in your home. Keep them free from dust and test them once a week. Consider buying a 10-year alarm; otherwise change the batteries in your alarm every year.
• Make a fire action plan so that everyone in your home knows how to escape if there is a fire.
• Keep exits clear so you can escape if there is a fire. Keys for doors and windows should be in easy reach to get out.
• Take extra care in the kitchen - accidents while cooking account for over half of fires in homes.
• Take extra care cooking with oil.
• Never leave burning candles unattended.
• Make sure cigarettes are stubbed out properly‚ disposed of carefully and never smoke in bed.
• Close all doors at night. 
• Don't overload electrical sockets. Remember one plug for one socket.  
• Don't leave the TV or other electrical appliances on standby as this could cause a fire. Always switch it off and unplug when not in use.

Further information

For more detailed advice on how to avoid a fire in your home this winter‚ please download the 'Winter fire safety' leaflet from the top right corner of this page.

You can also find more fire safety information on the government's Fire Kills website.

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