Keep fire safe this Christmas with the right fire safety products
Christmas is a magical time of year, the twinkly fairy lights, the open fires and the all singing, all dancing outside decorations. However, it’s also the time of year when the most house fires take place due to faulty electrics and unguarded open flames. So, what can you do to make sure your home is protected from the dangers of fire over the festive period?
Take steps to prevent fire
You can have all of the fire and safety equipment in the world but if you aren’t following the correct safety measures, you’re far more likely to have a fire in your home. Cheap Christmas lights always seem like a good deal at the time but are often a huge safety hazard. Be sure to always buy your lights from a reputable place and remember not to leave them on for long periods of time.
Never ever leave open flames unattended. Whether it’s a candle, a wood burning stove or a gas fire, it only takes a few seconds for a fire to cause havoc in your home. If you’re feeling sleepy or just need to pop out of the room to make a hot drink, make sure that all flames are extinguished for maximum safety.
Be prepared with basic fire safety products
They’re inexpensive and take minutes to fit, so why do so many of us still not have fire and smoke alarms? The figures are hard to ignore and it’s been proven time and time again that alarms save lives. It’s important to take the right safety precautions in your home but unfortunately, no matter how safe you are, sometimes fire can still strike.
Both smoke and fire damage can ruin your Christmas and not only cause serious harm to anyone in the house but to your prized possessions too. It’s easy to get hold of fire safety products such as heat and smoke alarms to ensure your house is fully protected.
Fire blankets are another essential fire safety product to have in your home at Christmas, as they are the safest and quickest way to put out a fire before it spreads. These small, yet effective devices stop those little fires from becoming bigger, more damaging ones and can save you a visit from the fire brigade.
Think about extra protection
Alarms and blankets are the absolute essentials that everyone should have in their home this Christmas but if you want to take your fire safety that little bit further, there are a range of other fire safety products that can keep you safe this winter. Water and foam extinguishers, fire buckets, all-in-one kits and fire absorbents are also relatively inexpensive items that can be stored away in an easy to access area of your home.
Whatever you’re doing this Christmas, make sure it’s a safe one with the help of basic fire safety products.
