If you are a victim of a fire it can be a distressing and a devastating experience. Wiping out your possessions, leaving you with thousands of pounds worth of damage to your home or even worse you or your family injured or dead. Take a few moments to check out our fire safety pages for advice and tips on how to make yourself and your home safety.
Complete your own home fire risk check
In order to reduce the chance of having a fire in your home you need to be aware of the risks, how to prevent them and what to do should a fire occur. Complete the home fire risk check which will take you through various high-risk areas and high light where you may have a fire risk.
Home fire risk check visit request
If you are concerned about your fire safety and would like to know if you are eligible for a free home fire risk check please complete the form below.
Smoke alarms
Did you know that you are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you do not have a working smoke alarm? A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert everyone in the house to the danger of fire, giving you precious time for you and your loved ones to escape. They are cheap, easy to get hold of and easy to fit.
Make an escape plan
Would you and your family know what to do if you had a fire in your home night? It can be difficult to think clearly in an emergency, make sure you have an escape plan.
Top ten tips
Find the out what are the 365alive top ten tips that will help you keep fire safe are.
Candles
Candles, nightlights and tea lights can create a relaxing and pleasing ambience around your home. They are often used in celebrations for Christmas, Diwali and other festivals however they are a growing cause of fires across the UK. Remember that it only takes one candle to put your home at risk, always take care when using them.
Kitchen
Did you know that more than 50% of accidental fires at home are started by cooking? Many kitchen fires start when you are not paying attention or if you leave things unattended.
Chimney
Chimney fires can have serious results in houses. We strongly recommended that you have your chimney swept.
Thatch
A thatched roof is always at risk from fire. Once a fire has taken hold in a thatch it will spread rapidly.
Smoking
Did you know that more people die in fires caused by smoking than in fires resulting from any other single cause? This is because tobacco is designed to stay lit, which is why cigarettes can so easily start an accidental fire.
Electrical Safety
Just because there are no flames, doesn’t mean there isn't a fire risk. Electrical appliances, plugs and cables that are old or poorly wired can be a real danger. There are particular danger signs to look out for on all electrical items you have around your home.
Bedtime Checks
When you are sleeping it takes longer to wake up to the signs of a fire and if you don’t have a working smoke alarm there will be nothing to wake you up. Get into the habit of completing a bedtime check.
Reducing the risks for children
Did you know that fires account for nearly half of all accidental child deaths? Or that 6,000 fires a year are caused by children under the age if 10? As a parent you always want to make sure your children are safe. This includes teaching them how to prevent a fire and what to do if there is one.
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