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This page contains advice on aspects of fire safety in your home.
You can request a FREE Home Fire Safety Check - click HERE.
You can perform your own Home Fire Safety Risk Assessment online by clicking HERE.
Smoke Alarm Maintenance
In West Yorkshire, 29% of smoke alarms fail to operate, mostly because of missing or flat batteries. Test the batteries in your smoke alarm every week, it could save your life. Click HERE for information.
Advice Leaflets (Fire Kills Publications)
The links below will download leaflets from the government "Fire Kills" web site. Click HERE to visit the site should you wish to view it in full.
- Fireworks
- Christmas Lights
- Parties
Fire Safety in the home click here for multi language versions.
- Smoke Alarms - Choosing, fitting, maintainance
- In the kitchen, chip pans
- Electrics, Candles, cigarettes
- Escape routes, checks & check list
Fire Safety for parents and childcarers
- Reducing risks & educating children
- Escape plan
Fire Safety for people in rented or shared accommodation
- Landlords obligations
- Smoke Alarms
- Electrics, Candles, cigarettes
- Escape routes, checks & check list
Fire Safety for people with sight, hearing or mobility difficulties
- Smoke Alarms
- Tips
- Oxygen, Electric Blankets
- Escape routes
- Support
Fire Safety for gypsies & travellers
- Smoke Alarms/Carbon Monoxide
- Electrics/Heaters
- Indoor/Outdoor Risks & Safety
Frances the Firefly (Educational story for the very young)
Summer Fire Safety
- BBQ's
- Countryside, Camping & Caravans
- Heating/Keeping Warm
- Electricity
- Thatched Buildings
Advice Leaflets (West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Publications)
Domestic Residential Premises, Security Measures & Effect On Means Of Escape
Fire Safety - Houses/Flats Used for Childminding
Premises, Security Measures & Effect On Means Of Escape
Stair Lifts & Evacuation Procedures
Last updated 24/06/2008