Here you can find a range of fire safety
leaflets.
Click on each leaflet below for detailed advice. You can then
save the leaflet to your own computer or print it
out.
If you would like us to send you some of these leaflets please
contact:
community.safety@avonfire.gov.uk
These leaflets have been produced as Adobe PDF documents, which
can be shared, viewed, and printed by anyone with free Adobe
Acrobat Reader®. If you do not have one, you can download a PDF viewer here.
If you, or someone you know, speaks another language, you can
download fire
safety leaflets in other languages.
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Fire safety in the outdoors, (PDF 342kb, opens
in a new window) Leisure time spent in the garden or
countryside should be an enjoyable and safe experience. These
simple fire safety rules will help you look after your family
and friends. |
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Carbon Monoxide awareness (PDF65kb, opens in a
new window) Carbon Monoxide is the most common
household poison |
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Candles (PDF, 104kb, opens in a new
window) Candles carry a fire risk, find out how to use
them in as safe a way as possible.
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Fire Action Plan (PDF 56kb, opens in a new
window) Would you know what to do if your smoke alarm
went off in the night? Would you and your family be able
to escape? |
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Hoax Calls (PDF 69kb, opens in a new window)
Every year Avon Fire & Rescue Service receive nearly 1,500
malicious calls.
Each call requires one, or sometimes two fire appliances to be
mobilised - each with fire crews. |
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Heater Safety (PDF 82kb, opens in a new
window) Fires caused by heaters regularly result
in deaths in the home. Most accidents happen because we sit too
close to them or stand them too close to clothing or other items
in the room. We also leave them on all night. |
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Fire Extinguishers (PDF 61kb, opens in a new
window) If you choose to install and use fire
extinguishers follow these guidelines. |
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After the Fire (PDF 152kb, opens in a new
window) This booklet contains information to help you
manage the immediate effects of fire or flooding in your
home. |
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Kitchen Safety (PDF 175kb, opens in a new
window) Overheated oil or fat in chip pans, deep fat
fryers or grill pans are the main cause of kitchen fires. A
moment’s distraction and you could find yourself with a serious
fire. |
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Firework Safety (PDF 143kb, opens in a new
window) The following advice will help you to use and
enjoy fireworks safely. Please also see our page of
firework and bonfire safety leaflets. |
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Chimney Fires (PDF 513kb, opens in a new
window) Your chimney must be kept clean to prevent
fires and structural damage to your property.
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High Rise Fire Safety (PDF 52kb, opens in a new
window) Plan ahead now by making a fire action plan,
taking everyone living in your flat into
account. |
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Arson Prevention (PDF 78kb, opens in a new
window) The deliberate setting of fires can be a threat
to life and property.
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Safety advice for Babysitters (PDF 569kb, opens
in a new window) When you are babysitting make sure you
do not create any fire hazards.
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