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What Fire & Rescue Services Can Do For You
Firefighters fight fires. But modern Fire & Rescue Services are committed to preventing as many fires as possible.
Read on to find out how they can help reduce the risks of fire to you, your family and your home.
- Advice and Information
- Home Safety Visits
- Free 10-year Smoke Alarm Installation
- Group Visits to Fire Stations
Advice and Information
Expert advice on home fire safety is only ever a telephone call away. The Fire Service does not sell equipment or promote services by private companies so you can rest assured their advice is not biased in any way.
They can help with advice on:
- minimising fire risks
- smoke alarms
- extinguishers and other safety equipment
- escape planning
To speak to a firefighter near where you live, call your local Fire Service.
Home Safety Visits
Make an appointment and a local firefighter will come to your home to check it's as safe and free from fire hazards as it can be.
Read more on Home Safety Visits.
Free 10-year Smoke Alarm Installation
If you book a Home Safety Visit, the firefighters who come to your house will fit a smoke alarm for free if you need one. It has a ten year battery too, so it won't cost you a penny over its entire 10-year lifespan.
Group Visits to Fire Stations
Some fire services offer group visits. These are great for kids or anyone who's interested in what the Fire Service does and how to minimise the risks of fire.
To find out if group visits are available in your area, call or write to your local Fire Service.