Safety at home

With energy bills rising you may be looking at cheaper ways to keep your heat your home this winter.

More than 50% of the fires that we attend are caused by cooking.

Overloaded sockets and faulty electrical appliances cause around 7,000 house fires across the country every year.

Buying a smoke alarm could help save your home and the lives of you and your family.

Fires caused by smoking materials are the biggest killers in accidental house fires.

Olive Branch Training targets people who are in contact with vulnerable community members within Staffordshire.

Older people are statistically proven to be more at risk of fire during the winter months.

We attend numerous chimney fires every year. By having regular inspections and cleaning, these fires can be prevented.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas attributing to over 60 deaths per year in England and Wales.

Bio-ethanol and gel fuel burners are becoming increasingly popular and currently no European standards apply.

Candles, incense or Bukhoor can help create a nice atmosphere and discard bad smells in your home but they can be a fire hazard.

Bonfire night can be great fun for all the family but it is important that you celebrate safely.

A number of fatal fires in Staffordshire have involved hoarders.

Fire safety in high rise buildings is of paramount importance due to the complexity of the buildings.

Emollient skin products are safe to use, but can become flammable under certain conditions.

The 'fire safety in the home' leaflet gives key fire safety information to help you and your family stay safe in the home.

We have provided the 'fire safety in the home' leaflet in a variety of other language formats.

Setting fires deliberately is an offence. If you have any information about deliberate fires, please report it.

Remember to be fire safe in the midst of all the festivities and follow our safety tips.

An escape plan could save you and your family's life in a fire emergency. Learn how to create a fire escape plan.

Lithium-ion batteries are gaining popularity but can present a fire risk when over-charged, short-circuited, or submerged in water.