Fire safety leaflets

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.


Fire safety in the outdoors leaflet (PDF 313kb, opens in a new window)

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.


 Carbon Monoxide awareness (PDF65kb, opens in a new window)

Carbon Monoxide awareness (PDF65kb, opens in a new window) Carbon Monoxide is the most common household poison


 

Candle safety leaflet (PDF, 117kb, opens in a new window)

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.


 


 

Fire Action Plan (PDF 63kb, opens in a new window)

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?

 

Hoax Call leaflet (PDF 79kb, opens in a new window)

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.

 

Heater Safety (PDF 89kb, opens in a new window)

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.

Fire Extinguishers (PDF 66kb, opens in a new window)

Fire Extinguishers (PDF 61kb, opens in a new window) If you choose to install and use fire extinguishers follow these guidelines.

After the Fire (PDF 140kb, opens in a new window)

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.

Kitchen Safety (PDF 513kb, opens in a new window)

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.

 

Firework Safety (PDF 135kb, opens in a new window)

 

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.

 

Chimney Fires (PDF 698kb, opens in a new window

Chimney Fires (PDF 513kb, opens in a new window) Your chimney must be kept clean to prevent fires and structural damage to your property.

 

High Rise Fire Safety (PDF 57kb, opens in a new window)

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.

 

Arson Prevention (PDF 76kb, opens in a new window)

Arson Prevention (PDF 78kb, opens in a new window) The deliberate setting of fires can be a threat to life and property.

 

Safety advice for Babysitters (PDF 372kb, opens in a new window)

Safety advice for Babysitters (PDF 569kb, opens in a new window) When you are babysitting make sure you do not create any fire hazards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Candles
Candles
Do not leave candles unattended and make sure they are out before you go to bed. Always use the right kind of holders, placed on fireproof surfaces. Keep lit candles away from clothing and furnishings.