Start your New Year right by protecting your home and family against a fire with the range of fire safety equipment available to buy on our website.

Fire extinguishers

Although fire extinguishers are not a requirement in your home, it is always wise to have these to increase your fire safety at home. Powder fire extinguishers are the recommended one for use as they cover class A, B and C type fires (combustible materials, flammable liquids, electric fires etc).

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Smoke alarms

A fire can be started in any room in the house which is why early detection of a fire is vital. It is recommended for the home to fit at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. It is hard to remember to regularly check the battery on your alarm, this is why we recommend sealed battery smoke alarms that are guaranteed to last the life of the alarm.

The ideal position of the alarm is on the ceiling in the middle of the room and on the hallway and landing so you can hear an alarm throughout your home. Make sure to not put your alarm in or near kitchens or bathrooms where smoke or steam can set them off by accident.

If you have a replaceable battery smoke alarm, never disconnect or take the batteries out of your alarm if it goes off by mistake. Some alarms can be linked together so that if one alarm detects a fire, all alarms will be activated. This is ideal if you live in a large house or over several levels.

Carbon monoxide alarms

At Fire Protection Shop we recommend where there is a solid fuel burning appliance such as gas cooker, fire or boiler, a solid fuel burner or open fire that a carbon monoxide alarm should be fitted.

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In the kitchen

Never leave your pans unattended when cooking and do not cook if you are tired, drinking alcohol or on medication that makes you drowsy. Fire blankets are ideal to have in the kitchen as they can be used to extinguish fires such as cooking oils, fat from pans and waste bins etc and they can be used on clothing fires.

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Plan an escape route

Plan an escape route in your house in the event of fire. The best route is the normal way in and out of your home. Think of a second route in case the first one is blocked.

Smoking

Smoking is one of the most common causes of a fatal fire. If you cannot quit smoking, it is best to do this outside and check the cigarette is always put right out.

Electrics

Make sure not to leave items on continuous charge and never overload electrical sockets. Only leave essential appliances switched on such as the fridge or freezer. Turn all other electrical items off when they are not in use.

We also offer fire extinguisher and fire blanket servicing to keep your fire equipment working in top condition:

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For more information on the products and services we offer, call us on 0800 316 1469, visit our website: https://www.fireprotectionshop.co.uk/ or email us at [email protected].