Fire Service 'Safe as Houses' Campaign

DERBYSHIRE Fire & Rescue Service has just launched a ‘Safe as Houses’ campaign to reduce the number of accidental house fires experienced in homes across North-West Derbyshire. 

Group Manager, Steve Helps warned:  ‘”Almost all house fires can be avoided and we know that if we deliver the right information and people follow our advice house fire figures will could be dramatically reduced.”

As well as raising awareness of how to prevent house fires through the local press a number of initiatives are being run across the area.

In Chesterfield, Clowne, Shirebrook, Danesmoor and Killamarsh prevention team staff and fire service volunteers are taking part in a joint initiative with the North Derbyshire Home Improvements Agency encouraging people who are over 65 to take up their Handyvan Services which includes a Home Fire Safety Check and free advice on security and living independently.

The Kitchen Demonstration Roadshow hits North Derbyshire during National Chip Week (half-term) bringing the potential dangers of cooking to Shirebrook, Chesterfield and Staveley.

Community Safety Officers will be continuing their visits to local schools and community groups.  Community Safety Officer Victoria Sparkes added: “Anyone can have a house fire and the right amount of working smoke alarms will probably save your life if you do.  Please check that you have at least one on every level of your house and check that it works every week.  In addition take time to make a fire plan – all the children we teach in years 2 and 6 know what this is – do you?”

For more information about smoke alarms, fire plans and reducing the risk of fire in your home – visit firekills.direct.gov.uk.

If you want to get involved – why not volunteer for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service?  You can find out more information about the roles available and how to apply by following the link below or calling 01246 223500.

Link: Volunteering in the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

Note to News Desk / Photo Desk

Please contact Victoria Sparkes on 07775 820959 / 01246 223500 for further information.

If you would like a copy of this press release please use the link below to view and download a copy.

Link: Press Release - Fire Service 'Safe as Houses' Campaign

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