Arson Prevention

The deliberate setting of fires can be a threat to life and property

• Immobilise "wheelie" type bins at least 6m away from your building. Securing them on a fixed structure or in a compound may be the answer for you
• Store rubbish awaiting collection in a secure compound away from your property
• Make sure you don't allow waste materials to build up inside your property
• Hazards such as flammable liquids should be stored appropriately
• Keep combustible materials away from boundaries where matches or cigarettes can be thrown into them
• Make sure doors, windows, gates, walls and fences are effectively secured especially when premises are closed at night or at the week-end.

• Keep escape routes clear from rubbish and rubbish containers
• Prohibit or restrict smoking to designated areas
• If smoking is allowed provide suitable containers for smoker's waste materials
• Make sure there are adequate means for fighting fire in storage areas
• Check storage and waste collection areas periodically
• Make sure any waste burning on site is carefully controlled and supervised
• Prohibit or restrict access to storage areas
• Keep matches, lighters and flammable fuels locked away when no-one is in the building
• Consider installing security lighting and/or intruder alarms
• Make sure waste materials or vehicles do not block fire escape doors on the inside and outside of the building
• Keep machinery well maintained and free from a build up of grease
• Keep kitchen areas and equipment well maintained and free from grease
• Make sure everyone who uses or visits your property knows what to do if they discover a fire

Make sure that everyone knows what action to take if there is a fire at your premises

If you have any information about someone deliberately starting fires call
Crimestoppers Arson Alert on
0800 555 111

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Fire Crime Officer Derek Taylor  01743 260252