Fire safety

To help reduce the risk of fire and stay safe you should:

• never overload electrical sockets
• never put candles near curtains or other materials
• never leave lit candles unattended
• never leave deep fat fryers unattended
• never smoke in bed
• make sure cigarette stubs are properly extinguished
• always fit smoke detectors and check them regularly to ensure they are still working
• plan your escape routes from the house

For more information, view the national Fire Kills website.

Home visits for fire safety

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service offers free home safety checks, free fitted smoke alarms and advice on fire safety to people who might be at risk.

They will look for any visible signs of fire risk. They will also work with carers to ensure they have the relevant knowledge and skills to get themselves, and the person they care for, safely out of their home in the event of a fire.

If you need support to improve fire safety in your home, contact Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. 

E-bike and e-scooter fire safety in the home

Make sure you charge your e-bike or e-scooter battery safely. Follow these simple steps to reduce the risk of fire.

• Don’t leave your device charging unattended or when you’re asleep
• Don’t charge or store your battery in the hallway or where it could block your escape
• Only use the correct charger for your battery
• Only buy e-bikes, e-scooters and batteries from trusted retailers and manufacturers
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions 
• Don’t attempt to modify or tamper with the battery
• Check for the CE or UKCA safety marking to make sure your battery and charger meet safety standards
• It is recommended that a professional carries out an e-bike conversion
• Don't overcharge the battery, this can cause fire and the batteries to fail. When the battery is fully charged and the green light shows, you should unplug the charger.

Visit Fire England for further information.