Before you go to bed

Many fires in the home start at night so think about your bedtime fire safety routine to prevent these fires.

A bedtime fire safety routine will help to keep the family safe.

• Switch off and unplug all electrical appliances not designed to stay on.
• Make sure no cigarettes or pipes are still burning.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Before emptying ashtrays make sure the contents are cold.
• Switch off portable heaters.
• Close the doors to all rooms.

In addition to a bedtime fire safety routine.

• A correctly installed and working smoke alarm can give early warning allowing you and your family those valuable extra minutes to make your escape.
• Make sure the smoke alarm complies with the British Standard or equivalent international standard.
  
• Test it weekly.
• Change the battery annually.

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