AF&RS Home Fire Safety

13/06/2023

👋Come along, say hello and learn more about the ways that your community can help to support you or your loved one.

Come along to our amazing event this Wednesday and discover something to help make your life at home easier, safer and more manageble! Find out about local services and social groups too!🤩 We have 25 fantastic companies waiting to show what they can offer you. This is a free to attend event. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

09/05/2023

🏃 Many thanks to Chipping Sodbury parkrun for having us and to all of their wonderful volunteers - an amazing event as part of .

👨‍🚒 WM Lavis, FF Bacon, FF Parsons and FF Savory ran in full fire kit and despite the heavy rain, made it round the 5k course.

👉 If you or someone you know suffers from hearing difficulties, visit our website to arrange a Home Fire Safety Visit, where we are able to fit specific smoke alarms to keep you safe.

https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/safety-advice/advice-for-people-with-disabilities/people-with-hearing-difficulties

29/03/2023

Did you know that if you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired you can contact us in an emergency via text message? 🤔

Go to 👉 https://avonfire.gov.uk/contact-us/emergency for information on how to set up your phone so that it's ready in the event of an emergency. 📱🚒

28/03/2023

❓Did you know that we have a team dedicated to supporting to community safety?

💼We have some exciting opportunities to join the Community Safety team:

🔥Vulnerable Adults Administrator: https://buff.ly/3numWvC
🔥Community Safety Worker: https://buff.ly/3JN4V3n
🔥Community Safety Worker (Fixed Term): https://buff.ly/3lPwCAo

📆All vacancies close on Friday 7 April at 12 noon.

27/03/2023

👋 Good morning!

❓ Have you had a restful weekend?

✅ If you've done all your chores, and run all your errands, tick off one more job and test your smoke alarms!
❗ You're around nine times more likely to die in a fire in your home if you don't have working smoke alarms.
🔔 Make sure you have at least one detector on every floor to help keep you and your family safe.

👉 Want free home fire safety advice? Get yours today: https://buff.ly/3cQLf1x

24/03/2023

🚨 If your smoke alarm goes off, you should Get Out, Stay Out, Call 999.

But what do you do if you hear a neighbour's smoke alarm?

Watch the National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC's video for advice 👉

Advice from NFCC on hearing a smoke alarm. Your call could make a difference and if you hear a smoke alarm even if you are not sure there is a fire the fire ...

22/03/2023

Outdoor swimming has become really popular and is great for fitness and mental health 🏊‍♀️

If you are thinking of taking the plunge then make sure you see our safety advice and better still join a club for support and guidance 👉 https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/safety-advice/water-safety

20/03/2023

Fire pits and chimineas can be a fun way to have an outside fire and keep warm on the summer nights. 🔥

Follow our advice below 👇
👉 Fire pits and chimineas are best used in a garden
👉 Make sure you put it in a well ventilated area, away from sheds, trees, bushes, compost bins or your house. Do not use on balconies
👉 Always follow the guidance provided
👉 Never use petrol, white spirit, paraffin or other flammable liquids to light it
👉 Keep the fire loading to a minimum
👉 Once lit, stay with it at all times. Keep children and pets away from it
👉 Make sure you have a bucket of water or sand nearby

After you've finished - coals and fire pit / chimenea containers can stay hot for hours. Do not attempt to move them until they've cooled down. Even a small amount of warmth can start a fire and cause significant damage.

17/03/2023

People living with dementia are at higher risk of being involved in a fire, for example if they forget they are cooking.

1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia.

Check out Alzheimer's Society for information on ways you could support your loved ones.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service will provide a home fire safety visit to talk through any fire safety concerns, and can provide a free dementia band for a loved one. You can request it here 👉 https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/our-services/home-fire-safety-visits

17/03/2023

Planning a trip away with your baby?

Take a look at The Lullaby Trust’s top tips on safer sleep for babies away from home or in emergency situations: http://bit.ly/3XVeO3S

15/03/2023

During 2019/2020 Avon Fire & Rescue Service attended over 40 incidents which involved candles and matches 🕯

Fires involving candles can be devastating.
Remember:

❌ Never leave burning candles unattended. Put burning candles out when you leave the room, and make sure they’re out completely at night.
❌ Don’t move candles once they are lit.
❌ Do not burn several candles close together as this might cause the flame to flare.
☑️ Make sure you place candles on a stable surface, out of the reach of pets and children, and keep them away from flammable objects like curtains, furniture, bedding and books.
☑️ Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
☑️ Always put scented candles in a heat resistant holder. These candles are designed to liquefy when heated to maximise fragrance.

Fit a smoke alarm and test it regularly. A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and call 999.

📸 Damaged caused by a knocked over candle that we attended.