HOME FIRE SAFETY VISITS

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Did you know that for eligible patients Avon Fire & Rescue can provide a free pre-arranged visit to your home to carry out a fire safety assessment and provide you with advice on how to stay safe from fire, including: 

your nighttime routine 

how to prevent fire happening 

what to do in the event of a fire 

cooking and electrical safety 

planning an escape route 

They will assess all requests to ensure we meet the needs of those who are most vulnerable and where we know there is an increased risk of fire, such as those who: 

  • are aged 65 years or over 
  • have sight and/or hearing loss 
  • have mobility concerns 
  • have mental health concerns 
  • have memory concerns 
  • are unable to escape unaided if there is a fire 
  • are a family with children under the age of 5 years 

You may be able to access smoke alarms, deaf alarms, carbon dioxide alarms and other devices. For more information and to request a visit – CLICK HERE