Safety in the home

Don’t let yourself or your loved ones be the next victim of fire. Follow our simple steps and reduce the risk.

1  Fit a working smoke alarm –
2  Take care when cooking and never leave cooking food unattended –
3  Plan and practise your escape route –
4  Make a bedtime check –
5  Don’t overload sockets –
6  Put cigarettes right out –
7  Use candles carefully –
8  Have your chimney swept regularly –

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service offer free . The check takes no longer than five minutes
after which you may be offered a home fire safety visit.

The visit takes less than 30 minutes, we provide advice and fit a free smoke detector if required.

You are important to us. If you would like a free home fire safety check please call 0800 05 02 999.

Make sure you are not the next victim of fire.