Fire Brigade Strike
Practical tips for tenants:
- Make sure that you have a smoke alarm, check that it works and change the battery if you need to
- Make sure you know how you would get out of you home if there is a fire – and that everyone in your home knows
- Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully
- Put candles out, use a snuffer or spoon, it’s safer than blowing them out when sparks can fly
- Double check the cooker is off
- Turn heaters off and put up fireguards
- Turn off and unplug electrical appliances, unless they are designed to be left on – like your fridge
- Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading
- Make sure exits are kept clear
- Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them
The safety advice is GET OUT, STAY OUT AND CALL 999 (This is still the number to ring during the strike)