Fire safety advice for the holidays

Holiday time should be a time of relaxation and fun whatever time of year you choose to take your holiday. By taking a few Fire Safety Precautions both before and during you holiday, your enjoyment should not be spoilt by the unwanted fire.

Before you go away

Turn off all gas appliances that are not required to be running whilst you are away.
Turn off and unplug all electrical appliances not needed.
Close all internal doors, should a fire occur it will be contained and cause less damage.
Turn off water at the mains. Water from a leaking pipe or overflowing from a cistern could short out electrical wiring and cause a fire.
Empty all rubbish bins and ashtrays.
Tell a relative, friend or neighbour that you are going away, leave a key with them if possible.
Check your smoke alarm(s).

While you are away

Walk your escape route(s) and find your final exit doors. Remember a having a fire plan is even more important when you are in an unfamiliar place. Press here for more advice on fire plans
Check position of Fire Alarm Call Points and firefighting equipment.
Read the fire instructions displayed in your room and at reception.
Ask where the assembly point is in case of fire, so people will know you are safely outside.