West Midlands Fire Service would like to wish you a Safe and Happy Christmas

1st December 2011

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West Midlands Fire Service would like to wish you a Safe and Happy Christmas

It’s a time of year where everyone is busy rushing around shopping and preparing for family gatherings, this sometimes leads to safety being overlooked. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe whilst you enjoy the festivities.

Test your smoke alarm, if you don’t have one ring our Contact Centre FREE on 0800 389 5525 to arrange a FREE Home Safety Check
Make sure you follow the manufacturers instructions when using Christmas tree lights
Check for any damage and replace any bulbs that don’t work – don’t have cables trailing and inspect them before use
Don’t let children play with Christmas lights as they get hot and unplug the lights when not in use
Don’t overload sockets
Try not to use extension leads or plug adaptors
Keep candles away from things that can catch fire i.e. Christmas trees, greetings cards, curtains and decorations.
Make sure you put candles out when you leave the room especially at night time, don’t leave them un-supervised
Whilst cooking, keep items that can catch fire easily away from the cooker e.g. tea towels
Don’t leave cooking unattended for any reason
Keep electrical leads and appliances away from water
If a pan catches fire, turn off the heat if it’s safe to do so, don’t move the pan
Never throw water over the pan
The risk of fire is far greater if you smoke when you have been drinking – put it out, right out!
IF THERE’S A FIRE ……. GET OUT! STAY OUT AND CALL 999