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Home Safety Visits
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
is encouraging residents to invite a
firefighter into their home.
The house is generally where we feel
safest. It is also the place where the
majority of fire deaths and injuries
occur. Your chances of survival will
depend on how quickly and safely you
are able to get out.
Every year in the UK there are over
70,000 fires in the home. Around 600
people die and more are injured. This
could be avoided if the hazards in the
home were identified and eliminated and
the residents had a prepared plan in
case of emergency.
Firefighters conduct fire safety
assessments during the visit. Occupiers
will be given advice on avoiding fires
and may be able to have a ten-year
smoke alarm fitted free of charge.
Firefighters can assist the residents
in the development of a fire escape
plan.
Other organisations including Social
Services, Age Concern and the Pensions
Service have been trained. Their
outreach workers carry out basic fire
risk assessments within the homes of
their clients.
To request a Home Safety Visit, call
free on 0800 73 11 822 or text details
to 078 00 00 2476. Fire Service
personnel will contact you to arrange a
mutually agreeable time for the visit.
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