Christmas Campaign

Our Christmas message this year surrounds safer cooking methods.  Over half of emergency calls to accidental house fires are due to cooking, usually left unattended.

Stand by your pan!

The 12 Days of Christmas

Be safe Be aware

General fire safety advice for your home over the festive period.

On the 1st day of Christmas

• Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the British Standard.
• Always use a residual current device (safety device that can save lives by instantly switching off power) on outdoor electrical equipment.

On the 2nd day of Christmas

• If you have an open fire, be sure your chimney is swept regualrly - see our chimney safety page for more information. https://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/campaign/chimney-safety-2014

On the 3rd day of Christmas

• Make sure you family and visitors staying for the festive period know what to do in an emergency.
• Make a fire escape plan.

On the 4th day of Christmas

• Decorations can burn easily - do not attach them to lights or heaters.

On the 5th day of Christmas

• Never overload electrical sockets.
• Take special care with Christmas lights.
• Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you go to bed.

On the 6th day of Christmas

• Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely.
• The risk of accidents, especially in the kitchen, is greater after alcohol is consumed.

On the 7th day of Christmas

• If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, make sure you adhere to the firework code. More information on teh firework coe can be found at http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/safety-community/firework-code

On the 8th day of Christmas

• Most fires start in the kitchen - never leave a cooker, pan or grill unattended.
• Do not cook if you are tired or drunk.
• Keep cooking appliances clean as the build up of fat causes fires.

On the 9th day of Christmas

• Make sure cigaretes are fully extinguished before bedtime.

On the 10th day of Christmas

• Test your smoke alarm every week - Test it Tuesday.
• Use Christmas as a reminder to clean your smoke alarms and remove any dust.

On the 11th day of Christmas

• Keep candles, lighters and matches out of the reach of children.
• Never leave burning candles unattended.

On the 12th day of Christmas

• Take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas - make sure they are safe.