Local and national fire statistics provide us with evidence that the majority of fire deaths and serious injury from fire occurs to residents within the domestic environment. Firefighters have developed their role to meet the needs of the demands of the community by becoming more proactive in prevent fires.

Strathclyde Fire & Rescue are continuing their campaign to create a safer community by raising awareness of fire and other safety related matters, carrying out HOME FIRE SAFETY VISITS, particularly to the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our personnel can, if you wish, call at your home at a time suitable to you in order to provide any or all of the following services:
• Carry out a FREE fire safety check of your home
• Provide and install FREE smoke alarms (if required)
• Provide FREE fire safety advice and information

To arrange this service please call:
FREEPHONE 0800 0731 999
OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
FIRE STATION

Stopping fires occurring in the first place is the most effective way to save lives and make communities safer. Recognising that is not possible to stop all fires occurring, the next best approach is to detect any fire hazards and prevent harm by reaching those household(er)s, before there is any significant fire risk to themselves and others members of the community.
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue aim to significantly reduce the debilitating effects that fire has on our communities. This campaign allows us to target communities and our more vulnerable clients, by providing them with 10 year smoke alarms, advice on fire plans and other appropriate information.

HOW SAFE IS YOUR HOUSE?

Tragedies do not just happen to other people. By taking simple precautions the odds of it happening to you are greatly reduced.
Protect your home, your family and yourself. This can be accomplished by taking TWO simple steps.
FIT A SMOKE ALARM

It gives you early warning of a fire, buying you valuable time for everyone to get out.

• If you can, it’s best to fit a hardwire or ten year smoke alarm.
• Have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home.
• Make sure that the smoke alarm is fitted at the highest point in the room.
• Test your smoke alarm once a week by pressing the test button.

HAVE A FIRE ACTION PLAN

Plan your escape NOW !!!
Fires can take hold very quickly so it’s essential for you to plan what actions everyone should take to escape if a fire starts. Make sure everyone in your house understands the ACTION PLAN and knows what to do in the event of a fire.

YOUR ACTION PLAN

1. PLAN your escape route.
2. PRACTICE your escape route.
3. DON’T STOP for valuables.
4. SHOUT to alert everyone in your house.
5. KEEP LOW the air is cleaner and cooler nearer the floor.
6. DON’T INVESTIGATE keep all doors closed.
7. IF THERE IS NO WAY OUT get everyone into a SAFE ROOM.
8. WHEN YOUR OUT – STAY OUT – AND DIAL 999.