Fire
Protect your home from fire. If there is a fire… get out, stay out and call 999.
Smoke Alarms
A smoke alarm can save your life. It will make a loud beeping noise to warn you if there is a fire. This should give you time to escape. You can buy a smoke alarm from supermarkets or high street shops.
You can also get free smoke alarms from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
Is your home safe from fire?
You can use this checklist to see if your home is safe from fire. Take the checklist around your home to check if it is safe from fire.
Remember this could save your life!
Smoke alarms
- Is there a smoke alarm on the ceiling in your hall way and upstairs landing?
- Have you tested your smoke alarm this week?
- Do you change the batteries in your smoke alarm every year or when they need changing (unless you have a special ten year alarm)?
Kitchen safety
- Are the cooker, toaster and grill clean?
- Are the wires from your kettle and toaster away from the cooker?
- Are the things like tea towels and oven gloves away from the cooker and toaster?
Electricity
- Is there only one plug in each wall socket?
- Are plugs and leads safe? Look out for loose wires and scorch marks.
Other fire risks
- Are lamps away from things like curtains which can easily catch fire?
- Are matches and lighters out of children’s reach?
Safety plan
Do you and everyone you live with know your safety plan? For more information on safety plans, see contacts below:
Before you go to bed
You are much more likely to be hurt in a fire at night. You, or someone you live with, should go through this checklist every night before bed:
- Unplug all electrical things, except things like the fridge and freezer, which should stay on all night.
- Check that the cooker is turned off.
- Make sure that the washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher are switched off.
- Switch off heaters.
- Check that candles are not left burning.
- Make sure that cigarettes are put out properly.
- Check doors and window keys are in the right place.
- Check that your escape routes are clear.
- Close all doors. This will help stop a fire spreading.
Where to get more information and help
If you would like more information about fire safety, visit the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service website. Alternatively, our home fire risk assessment teams are on call to offer free home fire risk assessments. They will give you free advice on how to reduce the risk of a fire in your home and fitting free smoke alarms where appropriate. They will also give you advice on how to escape from your home in the event of a fire. You can arrange a free home fire risk assessment by contacting us in one of the following ways:
- Contact your local fire station
- Write to: GMFRS target fire department, 146, Bolton Road Swinton, Manchester M27 8US.
- Freephone: 0800 555 815
- Email: salfordcfs@manchesterfire.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 07 August 2008
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