Fire Safety for the Home

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

If fire breaks out - get out, stay out and call 999 - don't try to tackle fire yourself.

Fire prevention handbook

The government launched a national fire safety campaign in September 2005. The prevention campaign brings together all of the information you need to keep yourself, your families and homes safe from fire.

A free handbook dealing with all aspects of domestic fire safety is available on the Fire Kills website (to view this website, click here). A key feature of the handbook is a checklist, which will help you assess your home for fire risks and point to information on how to address them.

You can also use the links on the right-hand side to find out our top tips on fire safety in the home. Find out how to escape safely from your home if a fire does break out and most importantly of all, how a working smoke alarm can help save your life.

Find out how fire stations are helping local communities stay safe from fire through education programmes known as community fire safety, and how we are offering free home fire safety visits to vulnerable people in our 'Be Safe and Sound' campaign.

For information on fire safety in your home contact Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For our contact details, click here

For useful information on other aspects of safety in the home you can visit the SaferHouses website (to view this website, click here).

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