Prevention
This is our prevention page
Home Fire Safety Check
This easy-to-follow home fire safety check has been developed through a partnership between the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Fire Kills and Safelincs. It will take you through your home one room at a time and the simple questions will help you spot fire risks as you go around your home.
The tool will offer tips and advice on the steps you can take to reduce those risks. At the end, you will receive a personalised fire safety action plan to help keep you and your household safe from fire.
Smoke Alarms
A smoke alarm could save your life! It’s an early warning system that warns you almost as soon as a fire starts, giving you time to alert everybody in your household and to escape.
Top smoke alarm safety tips:
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month, we promote once a week – Test it Tuesday
- Make sure that there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home
- Never ignore a beeping alarm
Electrical Socket Calculator
Are you overloading your electrical sockets?
Some appliances, such as lamps, televisions, computers, fridges and freezers generally require a 3 amp fuse.
However washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles, toasters and irons usually require 13 amp fuses.
Plug in some appliances below and find out if you are overloading your sockets at home and putting yourself at risk of causing a fire.
Home fire safety visit
You may be eligible for a free home fire safety visit to check your home for risks, if:
- You are over 65 or
- You have a disability that could make it more difficult to react to a fire
You can request a home fire safety visit for a friend or relative, or refer someone as part of your work or volunteering role.