Fire Safety

• Have an agreed evacuation plan with your family
• In the event of a fire dial 999. Keep the door to the room where the fire is located/suspected closed. Get the family out of the house and do not re-enter until a fire officer says it is safe to do so.
• The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) recommends that approved smoke detectors are fitted on each floor of a home. These can be either battery operated (with a long life 10 year battery) or linked to the mains circuit. In some circumstances it may be difficult confirming whether the battery is long life or not. In this and all cases, it is good practice that carers ensure they test their smoke detectors on a weekly basis.
• Local Fire Service may supply these free of charge.
• Do not store aerosols on window sills.
• Do not leave lighted candles unattended.
• Do not leave remote controls for televisions/hifi equipment etc down the side of chairs and furniture as the buttons can remain activated and they can overheat and cause a fire.
• Do not leave electrical appliances on ‘standby’ over night, as they create a higher risk of fire.
• If a chip pan is still used, consider replacing it with an electric deep fat fryer or have an appropriate fire blanket in the kitchen
• Ensure chimneys are swept regularly, to ensure safe operation.