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Smoke alarm

Fire prevention

Prevention

The most effective firefighting tool is prevention. Here, you can learn how to reduce your risks and keep yourself safe.

Prevention

Home Fire Safety Check

Use the online home safety check tool to carry out your own home fire risk assessment and create a personalised action plan, for free.

Home Safety

From installing smoke alarms, the importance of sweeping chimneys, and how to make an escape plan; learn how to stay safe in your home.

Road Safety

Road safety affects us all, whether you drive a car, ride a bicycle or motorbike, catch a bus or walk. We do more than provide advice.

Electrical Safety

Don't take the power of electricity and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted. Reduce your risks when using electricity.

Carers and Social Workers

Our vulnerable members of the community face greater risks. If you are caring for, or supporting, somebody find specialist advice here.

Water safety

The beach is a fantastic place to be, but there can be hidden dangers. Always look out for potential hazards and learn how to stay safe.

Seasonal safety

Heating, decorations, cooking indoors and barbecuing outdoors – the different seasons bring different dangers. Learn how to stay safe.

Bonfires

Fire can spread easily and smoke can cause undue nuisance to your neighbours, so where and how you build your bonfire is important.