Fire safety in the home

Every year the fire brigade is called out to over 60,000 fires in the home. and every year around 500 people die in these fires and over 10,000 are injured.

If a fire occurs in your home, your chances of survival will depend on how quickly and safely you are able to get out. Below you will find advice on how to prevent a fire, and how to protect yourself should one occur.

Fire Safety Tips Top 10 Fire Safety Tips Read our top ten fire safety tips to help you keep safe in your home. See the other pages in this section for more detailed advice.	Stop Fire Starting How to stop a fire starting in your home Almost all fires in the home can be prevented. Here are some fire safety tips which could help prevent a fire from starting in your home
Bedtime Routine Bedtime fire safety routine Many fires in the home start at night. Here are a few simple things you should do every night to help you start a bedtime fire safety routine	Make a Fire Plan Make your plan - Get out alive! If your smoke alarm went off in the night would you know what to do? We explain how to make a fire action plan for your home
Smoke Alarms Wake up! Get a Smoke Alarm! A smoke alarm can give you those precious few minutes of warning which could help you and your family to get out safely.	Escape Routes Planning your escape route Escaping from a fire will be a lot easier it you have already planned out your escape route and know where to go.
If a fire starts Advice on what to do if a fire starts We all try to prevent fire starting in our home. But it only takes an unguarded or careless moment for a fire to start.	Cut off by fire If you are cut off by the fire Try to remain calm! If you are unable to use the door because of flames or smoke, close the door and use towels or sheets to block any gaps.
Link to handbook on fire safety in the home Fire safety in the home - link to handbook