Fire Safety in the Home

1. Fire Safety in the Home Important things you need to be aware of...........

2. In 2010/11 there were over 45,000 fire related incidents in UK homes

3. Of these 45,000 incidents approx 388 were killed and a further 11,100 injured.That’s 3% down on previous yearYou can help prevent our clients becoming one of these statistics.

4. Common Causes Of Fires In The Home. • Unattended chip pans & grills • Careless discarding of smoking materials • Overloaded electrical sockets • Poorly maintained electric blankets • Children playing with matches & lighters.

5. According to the latest statistics over67% of all accidental household firesoccurred in thekitchen, 10%in thebedroom, and afurther10%inliving rooms and dining areas.

6. Chip Pans. • Never fill a pan more than 1/3 full of oil or fat • Never leave a chip pan unattended • Never put water onto hot oil if on fire • Turn off the heat if safe to do so • Get out, Call the Fire Service out, STAY OUT.

7. Chip Pan Fires Account for 20% Of All Accidental House Fires

8. Candles Gaining in popularity Pretty to look at Make the room smell nice BUT, they won't get rid of this smell

10. Smoking Materials. • Never leave a lit cigarette or pipe unattended • Avoid smoking in bed • Never balance an ashtray on the arm of a chair • Ensure all smoking materials are fully extinguished before going to bed.

11. Electrical Problems. • Check for hot plugs and sockets • Do fuses and trips blow for no apparent reason? • Flickering lights • Brown scorch marks on the surface of plugs.

13. Electric Blankets. • Many fires and deaths are caused by electric blankets being left switched on • Always check the manufacturers instructions regarding the use of blankets • When purchasing an electric blanket, ensure it complies with the British Standard and carries the “kite mark” • Have the blanket serviced once a year by a qualified person.

14. Children. • Never leave children unattended in a room with portable heaters, cookers, or open fires • Keep matches and lighters well out of reach • Never leave small children alone in a house.

15. Straighteners were in here

16. GET OUT! CALL THE FIRE SERVICE OUT! STAY OUT!

17. Smoke Detectors.

18. The cost of the average damage caused by a house fire is £30,000A Smoke Detector costs less than £5 or FREE from us!

20. On Discovering a Fire • Only tackle a fire if it is safe to do so • Always put your own and other peoples safety first • Make sure you can escape if you need to, and never put a fire between you and your escape route • Fire Extinguishers are only for dealing with a fire in its early stages they do not make you a firefighter • 70% of fire related deaths are caused by people being overcome by smoke and fumes.

21. Fire Escape Plan. Escaping Safely From Your Home.

22. Of the deaths caused by firesin the home,45%of these are due to persons beingtrappedin some way.PLAN YOUR ESCAPE!

23. We need to educate householders to consider how they'd get out if the normal route wasn't available

24. Forming Your Escape Plan. • Plan together. • Involve everyone in the home. • Choose an escape route and keep it clear • Think about a point of safety if you become trapped • Ensure everyone in the house knows where to find keys to windows and doors • Ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency • Practice the plan.

25. Example of a simple Home Fire Escape Plan

26. It's vital to shut doors at night A standard door can hold fire back for around 30 minutes More importantly, it'll hold the smoke back

27. Front Room Fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wO7czaHBnaU

28. Backdraught / Flashover clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=InrS4Fdndr4

29. Human behaviour – how would you react?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cNVbMoHto

30. STAY SAFE!Any Questions?

31. Thank you for your attention I will now be able to answer any of your questions For further advice please contact Tel. 01473 260588.