The single most important contribution to saving life in a domestic fire is well positioned ‘working’ smoke alarms. The type and number of alarms is determined by the house design and internal layout. Guidance can be obtained about the type of alarm and positioning from the alarm packaging.
A leaflet ‘Fire Safety in the Home’ is available from the Fire Service on request, or can be downloaded by clicking here.
In 2002, Firefighters in England and Wales attended over 5,000 accidental house fires where smoke detectors were fitted, but failed to work. Taking simple steps can save lives:
