Install and Test Smoke Alarms:

Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms. Test them monthly and change the batteries if they aren't working. 

Clear Escape Routes:

Keep hallways, stairs, and landings clear of any clutter that could block your escape. 

Make an Escape Plan:

Create a fire escape plan with your household and practice it twice a year. 

Be Careful with Heat Sources:

• Cooking: Don't leave cooking unattended. Keep flammable materials like curtains and tea towels away from the stove. 

   

• Smoking: Never smoke in bed. Ensure cigarettes are completely out and disposed of properly. 

   

• Candles: Never leave lit candles unattended. 

   

• Heaters: Keep clothing and other flammable items away from heaters. 

   

Electrical Safety:

• Don't overload electrical sockets. 

   

• Keep plugs, leads, and electrical equipment well-maintained. 

   

• Check appliances and chargers for recalls and stop using recalled items immediately. 

   

E-bikes and Scooters:

Do not store e-bikes and e-scooters in escape routes, hallways, or balconies, and avoid charging their batteries overnight in your home. 

Alert Others: Warn everyone in your home about the fire. 

Leave and Close Doors: As you leave, close all doors behind you to help contain the fire. 

Crawl if There's Smoke: If there's a lot of smoke, crawl along the floor where the air is clearer. 

Use the Stairs: Always use the stairs to exit, never the lift. 

Call 999: Once you are in a safe place outside, call 999 for the London Fire Brigade. 

Follow Instructions: Be prepared to follow the instructions from the LFB control officers and arriving firefighters.