Fire safety at home:

We believe that the best way to protect Londoners from fire is by helping you understand and reduce common risks in your home. Discover our firefighters' top tips for keeping your household safe.

Fire safety essentials

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What if there's a fire?

Planning an escape route and practising it regularly can save lives.
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Smoke alarm must-knows

Understand the difference between smoke and heat alarms, where to place them, and how to get them for free.
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Londoners get personal fire safety advice

We’ve visited thousands of homes to offer tailored fire safety advice. Let us help you too.
Cooking pan fire

Great cooks are safe cooks!

Cooking is the leading cause of fires in London, so how can you rustle up a treat and stay fire-safe?

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Smoking is the leading cause of fire fatalities

Our top advice? Quit. But if that isn't happening yet, read our fire safety advice for smokers.
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Worried about fire safety?

If you – or a loved one – would like advice or reassurance, we can pop round and share our expertise.

Firefighters' top safety tips:

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Electrical items - Fire safety at home

From white goods to faulty chargers, electrical items are one of the top causes of fires at home. Here's how to be fire safe and smart when it comes to electric items at home...
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Portable heaters, gas fires and open fires

Let's take a closer look at fire safety risks of these ways to stay warm, and how to keep snug safely.

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Bedtime checks - Fire safety at home

Before you head for bed, some simple fire safety checks can save your life. Here's what to keep an eye out for.

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Candles - Fire safety at home

Candles are one of the most common causes of fires in the home. We've got advice on how to use them safely...
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Carbon monoxide safety

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer, with around 60 deaths and hundreds of injuries recorded nationally every year.
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Pan fires- Fire safety at home - Cooking

Accidents happen, and even if you're careful, it's possible that a pan might catch fire. Here's how to stay safe in an emergency...

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BBQ Safety

How can you stay BBQ safe?
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Deep fat fryers- Cooking

In 2019, we attended 70 fires started by deep fat fryers – so can you cook safely this way?

Handy downloads...

BBQ safety

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After we leave - what happens after a fire?

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Easy to read fire safety guide

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Home Fire Safety Guide

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Public notices

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