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Sleep safely....

Many fires in the home start at night. Make sure you have a bedtime fire safety routine, to help keep your home and family safe.

Here are a few simple things which you should do every night:

• Unplug all electrical appliances not designed to stay on
• make sure no cigarettes are still burning
• before emptying ashtrays make sure the contents are cold
• put a guard around open fires
• switch off portable heaters
• close the doors of unoccupied rooms

Remember too that a smoke alarm can give you and your family a few precious minutes of warning should a fire occur. So Wake up: Get a smoke alarm!


Also remember that:

• The risk of fire accidents is greater when alcohol has been consumed. The two don’t mix!
• Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children

If you discover a fire:

• Get everyone out immediately
• Close all doors behind you
• Call the Fire & Rescue Service on 999. Any fire, or suspected fire, is an emergency!
• Do not go back into the house until a fire officer has told you it is safe to do so

Want more advice? Then call our fire safety experts on either Stevenage 01438-737399, or Watford 01923-471399.