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Fire safety at home.

We believe that the best way to keep Londoners safe from fire is to help you understand common risks and reduce them in your home. Here are all our firefighters' top tips to keep you safe... 

Must-reads to for home fire safety

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What if there's a fire?

Making an escape plan – and practising it in advance – is a lifesaver.
Finger pointing to fire alarm on a ceiling

Smoke alarm must-knows

Do you know your smoke alarms from your heat alarms? What's right for where, and how to get them for free.
Firefighter reading from a piece of paper to community member

Londoners get 1-2-1 fire safety advice

In 2018, we visited thousands of homes through our home fire safety visit scheme.
Cooking pan fire

Great cooks are safe cooks!

Cooking is the most common cause of fires in London, so how can you rustle up a treat and stay fire-safe?

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Smoking is the number 1 cause of fire fatalities

Our top advice? Quit. But if that isn't happening yet, read our fire safety advice for smokers and their loved ones.

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Worried about fire safety?

If you – or a loved one – would like advice or reassurance, we can pop round and share our expertise.

Shortcuts to firefighter's top safety tips...

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Electrical items - Fire safety at home

From whitegoods 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...
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Portable heaters, gas fires and open fires - Fire safety at home

Let's take a closer look at fire safety risks of these ways to stay warm, and how to keep snug safely.

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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.

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Candles - Fire safety at home

Candles are one of the most common causes of home fires. Can you use them safely at home? Get our firefighters' guidance...
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Carbon monoxide safety

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer, with around 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries recorded nationally every year.
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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...

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How to BBQ safely -Cooking

Everyone loves a long, sunny evening having fun with friends and cooking on an open fire. But how do you stay BBQ safe?
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Deep fat fryers- Cooking

In 2018, we attended 80 fires started by deep fat fryers – so can you cook safely this way?

Handy downloads...

Home Fire Safety essentials

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Home fire safety full guide

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How to BBQ safely

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After we leave - what happens after a fire?

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Public notices

Property address:
Barking Food Centre, 7-9 East Street, Barking, IG11 8ER
Property type:
Shop
Date of notice:
20/12/2019
Notice type:
Enforcement Notice
Property address:
Eversfield House, 45 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LJ
Property type:
Care Homes
Date of notice:
20/12/2019
Notice type:
Enforcement Notice
Property address:
Commercial House, 43B Commercial Street, London, E1 6BD
Property type:
Hotel
Date of notice:
20/12/2019
Notice type:
Prohibition/Restriction Notice
Property address:
Sortie Grill and Bar, 40-44 Station Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6NB
Property type:
Licensed Premises
Date of notice:
19/12/2019
Notice type:
Enforcement Notice

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