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Fire Safety for the Home

In Leicestershire, there were 4649 fires in the home last year.

Most fires which happen in the home start accidentally. By following a few basic steps you can stop these fires from happening - you are responsible for fire safety in your home.

For information and help relating to deliberate fire setting visit our Arson Task Force page, click here. Help and guidance is available for juvenile fire setting problems through our Firecare program. To find out more, click here

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have just increased the number of Community Service Advisors we employ so we can extend our Home Fire Safety Check Service into more rural areas. To find out more click here

If fire breaks out - get out, stay out and call 999 - don't try to tackle fire yourself. (for more information on how to make a 999 call, click here)

Use the links below to our top tips on fire safety in the home.

Barbeque Safety Guide
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