Serious house fires are thankfully quite rare. But if a fire does start, it can quickly cause a lot of damage and put the lives of you and your loved ones in danger.
Within these pages we have lots of information on how to reduce the risk of fire and how to take precautions against other hazards.
Have you any information about deliberate fires in your area? Details of locations and names of those intent on anti-social behaviour can help the fire service, police and local authority target criminality in your community.
Do Home Fire Safety Visits carried out by the Fire and Rescue Service reduce falls and improve wellbeing among older people?
A few candles scattered round the room can lend a warm glow to an evening in or add some festive cheer to the season’s celebrations such as Guy Fawkes’ night, Eid and Christmas.
Wheelie bins are often used by those involved in anti-social behaviour and low level crime to provide fuel for deliberate fires.
There are several things you can do to avoid fires in the kitchen.
In the event of major flooding in the county, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service works closely with other agencies to deliver a coordinated approach to the operation.
Electrical appliances, plugs and cables that are old or poorly wired can be a real danger. Just because there’s no flame does not mean there’s no fire risk.
More people die in fires caused by smoking than in fires caused by anything else. Tobacco is manufactured to stay alight, meaning it can remain smouldering and start a fire.
If there’s a fire, you need to act quickly. Make sure you are prepared and that everyone in your house knows exactly what to do.
You are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a working smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you time to escape. They are cheap, easy to get hold of and easy to fit.
Whilst you should not be at increased risk just because you’re living in a high-rise property, it is crucial for everyone to understand what to do in the event of a fire, whether it is in your flat or somewhere else in the building.
