Fire Kills but You Can Prevent It
More than three quarters of fire related deaths happen in the home. You can make sure that your home is safe by arranging a Safe & Well visit from the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Safe & Well visits are carried out by uniformed officers free of charge. You will receive advice on making your home safe and on staying well. Fire and Rescue Service will fit smoke detectors where necessary and check your existing ones. With a working smoke alarm, you are 4 times more likely to survive. Safe & Well visits are available to anyone. It won’t cost you a penny, but it could save a life.
Everyone can benefit from fire safety advice, but some groups in our community may be at greater risk. Help is available so get in touch online or by telephone on 0300 123 4046.
If you are worried about a young person’s or child’s behaviour around fire you can report it anonymously at Report dangerous behaviour around fire.
Make a fire escape plan
If there is a fire in your home, it’ll be much easier for you to escape if you’ve already thought about the best way to get out quickly.
- Work out an escape route and keep it clear of obstructions
- Keep keys to doors and windows accessible
- Check all the family know how to escape
- Tell family or friends who may stay at your home overnight
If a fire starts in your home act fast. Every second counts!
- Raise the alarm
- Get out
- Get others out if you can safely. Don’t risk your own life
- Call the fire service on 999 or 112
- Stay out – don’t go back in for anything