Avon Fire & Rescue Service is urging parents of newborns to consider what’s needed to keep their baby safe in the event of a fire in their home.
September is Home Fire Safety Month, and the service is highlighting what parents need to consider for keeping their baby safe from fire, such as learning an escape route while carrying a newborn, what to do if you can’t get out and making sure your space is as fire safe as possible.
Avon Fire & Rescue offers a quick, easy and free tool that can help give people the piece of mind that they’re doing all that they can to keep their family safe.
Taking just 15 minutes to use, and accessible via any web browser, the tool can be completed anywhere.
Group Manager at AF&RS Ben Thompson has endorsed the checker, saying: “This is a truly life-saving tool that anyone can use.
“If you’re expecting a little one, tick one more thing off your list, and make sure your home is fire safe.”
The tool will take you through various checks, including a look at your rooms and the hazards associated with them, your lifestyle, and your knowledge of fire safety measures.
As you move through the tool, you’ll get advice about each hazard and recommendations for your home and lifestyle.
Once completed, you’ll either receive further advice, a booklet in the post or an invitation to book a free visit depending on your results.
Ben added: “We want to support you to stay safe at home, and be the best parent that you can be.
“Let us take care of one of your worries, and give you fire safety advice to protect the people that you love.”
You can access the tool here.
