Safety Check your home's safe using our simple tool It only takes a few minutes to check your home and get tailored advice for your family. Try our Home Fire Safety Checker Fire safety essentials What if there's a fire? Planning an escape route and practising it regularly can save lives. Smoke alarm must-knows Understand the difference between smoke and heat alarms, where to place them, and how to get them for free. Londoners get personal fire safety advice We’ve visited thousands of homes to offer tailored fire safety advice. Let us help you too. Great cooks are safe cooks! Cooking is the leading cause of fires in London, so how can you rustle up a treat and stay fire-safe? Smoking is the leading cause of fire fatalities Our top advice? Quit. But if that isn't happening yet, read our fire safety advice for smokers. Worried about fire safety? If you – or a loved one – would like advice or reassurance, we can pop round and share our expertise. Firefighters' top safety tips: Safety Electrical items - Fire safety at home From white goods to faulty chargers, electrical items are one of the top causes of fires at home. Here's how to be fire safe and smart when it comes to electric items at home... Safety Portable heaters, gas fires and open fires Let's take a closer look at fire safety risks of these ways to stay warm, and how to keep snug safely. Safety Bedtime checks - Fire safety at home Before you head for bed, some simple fire safety checks can save your life. Here's what to keep an eye out for. Safety Candles - Fire safety at home Candles are one of the most common causes of fires in the home. We've got advice on how to use them safely... Safety Carbon monoxide safety Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer, with around 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries recorded nationally every year. Safety Pan fires- Fire safety at home - Cooking Accidents happen, and even if you're careful, it's possible that a pan might catch fire. Here's how to stay safe in an emergency... Safety BBQ Safety How can you stay BBQ safe? Safety Deep fat fryers- Cooking In 2019, we attended 70 fires started by deep fat fryers – so can you cook safely this way? Handy downloads... BBQ safety Download PDF (1,638kb) After we leave - what happens after a fire? Download PDF (754kb) Easy to read fire safety guide Download PDF (4,415kb) Home Fire Safety Guide Download PDF (600kb) Public notices See all public notices You might also be interested in... Fire Cadets All about joining, supporting and sponsoring Fire Cadets. London Fire Brigade Museum Welcome to the online home of the London Fire Brigade Museum. Come and meet yesterday's heroes... In your community What's happening in your borough? Find news, where your local fire station is and info about services like Fire Cadets. Worried about a young person setting fires? If a young person you know shows a fascination with fire or has set fires, our specialist intervention team can help.
