We've
included a page on Fire Safety because we think it is such an important subject.
A couple of years back we provided three crime prevention sessions for Neighbourhood
Watch Co-ordinators and included an input from a Fire Officer. Members found it
very useful so we've provided some tips below. Probably the most important thing
following the installation of a smoke alarm is to make a fire safety plan. Ask
yourself - How will I get out in the event of a fire? Think about it! |
Stay safe by following our tips
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Fit a smoke alarm and check it
regularly
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Make a fire action plan so that everyone in your house knows how to escape in the event of
fire
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Take care when cooking with
hot oil and think about using thermostatically controlled deep fat fryers
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Never leave lit candles
unattended
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Ensure cigarettes are stubbed
out and disposed of carefully
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Never smoke in bed
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Keep matches and lighters away
from children
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Keep clothing away from
heating appliances
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Take care in the kitchen!
Accidents whilst cooking account for around 6 in 10 of fires in the home
Take
special care when you are tired or when you've been drinking. Half of all deaths in
domestic fires happen between 10pm and 8am.
Winter
Warning
Colder
weather and the dark nights create additional fire hazards in the home:
Open fires and heaters
ALWAYS protect open fires with a fireguard.
NEVER place clothes near fires to dry.
DON'T sit closer than three 3 feet or one metre from the fire
or heate
Candles
NEVER leave a burning candle unattended.
ALWAYS use an upright, sturdy container.
ALWAYS place candles away from curtains and furniture.
NEVER put candles on top of television sets
Electric blankets
When choosing your blanket look for a European Safety mark BEAB.
Always read the instructions and follow them.
Have your blanket checked every three years.
Replace your blanket if:
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the
fabric is worn
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there
are any scorch marks
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if
the flex is worn or damaged
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any
connections are loose.
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