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Fire safety in the home - a quick guide
Advice about fire safety and prevention in the home, including fitting smoke alarms and how to plan an escape from a fire
What to do if there's a fire
How to deal with a fire, including what to do if your planned escape route is blocked
Planning a safe escape
How to make an escape plan, explain it to everyone in the household and practise it
After a fire: what to do
Find out what support is available after a fire, including temporary accommodation
Cooking fire safety
How to keep safe in the kitchen while cooking, including cooking safely with oil and dealing with a fire
Smoke alarms
How to choose and maintain smoke alarms to prevent fires at home
Fire emergency equipment
Information about fire extinguishers, fire blankets and sprinkler systems
Using candles, decorative lights and decorations safely
How to stop candles, decorative lights and decorations from being a fire hazard
Fire safety information for non-English speaking people
Useful PDF documents to download and keep in a variety of languages
Electrical appliance fire safety
How to look after electrical appliances, plugs and cables to prevent electrical fires
Fire safety advice for parents and child carers (parents section)
Practical advice on making sure your child stays safe from fire in the home
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