Fire safety in your home

Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or tenant, it is important to have access to advice and information about what to do if there is a fire.

Below is some handy information. More fire safety advice is available on the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service website.

Fire safety at home

Most home fires start accidentally, and the effects can be devastating. It's important to know how to reduce the chances of a fire starting in your home to help keep yourself, your family, and your property safe from fire.

Don't forget: if there is a fire inside your home, get out, stay out, and call 999 - don't try to tackle the fire yourself. For more information on this, visit the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Making a 999 call page.

Tips for making your home fire safe

What to do if there is a fire

• Don’t tackle the fire yourself
• If you can, get out, stay out and call 999
• If you can’t dial 999 yourself, get a neighbour to do it for you
• If you can’t get out, go into a room that has a window and a phone and shut the door
• Put blankets or towels around the bottom of the door to block out the smoke, then open the window and call ‘Help Fire’
• Keep a whistle handy if it’s hard to shout.

E-Scooter and E-Bike Guidance - Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has created a leaflet for E-Scooter and E-Bike guidance for the home. You can view the document below:

• E-Scooter and E-Bike Guidance - Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (PDF Document, 0.2 Mb)