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Top fire safety tips
Remind yourself of the fire safety basics. The following tips will help you to make your home safer from fire.
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Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home
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Test the batteries in your alarm once a week. Never remove them.
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Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone when cooking on the hob – keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach
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Take care when cooking with hot oil
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Don’t overload sockets – try to keep one plug per socket
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Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out, right out!
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Ensure candles are secured in a proper holder and kept away from curtains or fabrics
Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape
Don’t tackle fires yourself – get out and stay out and call 999
Make a bedtime check of your home before you go to bed – you are more at risk from a fire when asleep. Close inside doors at night to prevent a fire from spreading
