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Fire Safety

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How fires start, how to prevent them, and how to keep your household safe.

Coming soon

About this handbook

Most deaths in house fires happen at night and come from smoke, not flames. This handbook explains the classes of fire and the right extinguisher for each, the most common household fires, the dangers of smoke, and how to plan and practise an escape. It also covers talking to children about fire safety.

What it covers

  • How fire works, and the classes of fire
  • Choosing the right extinguisher
  • Common household fires
  • The dangers of smoke
  • Fire prevention at home
  • Escape plans and when to get out

Coming soon

We are doing our final checks on this handbook before it goes online. It will be here soon. In the meantime, Rachael or Gareth are happy to answer any questions about this topic.

Questions about this?

Chat to Rachael or Gareth. No question is too small, and there is no pressure.

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