…e melting, mixing, and making, why not take the chance to pass on fire safety tips. Never leave a child alone with a hot hob and help keep them safe by moving matches and saucepan handles out of their reach. “Half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen – often because of distractions like phone calls or family. So, whatever happens elsewhere in your home, always make sure you have…

…communities to make 2024 a safe, happy and healthy one by putting fire safety at the top of their New Year’s Resolution list. By adding a couple of simple checks to your daily, weekly or even monthly routine could make the difference between life and death. Ensuring you have a working smoke alarm on each level of your home and checking them weekly would be a great start. Robin Turnbull, Area Manage…

…the latest regulations via logging-on to a weekly sessions where fire safety experts are on hand and can take a virtual tour of your premises and offer advice. Lindisfarne Care Home in Hartlepool was the latest organisation to get advice when it gave fire safety officers an online tour of the building. Lee Haggath, Fire Safety Regulator, said, “It’s a simple and effective way us continuing to prov…

…org.uk The Brigade also encourages residents to book a FREE Safer Homes Visit. During this visit, their friendly team will check that your smoke alarms are working, correctly fitted, and discuss the creation of a fire escape plan for your household. To schedule a visit, call 01429 874063 or visit their website at www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/book-a-safer-homes-visit. By following these simple steps, yo…