• Keep matches, lighters and candles out of children’s sight and reach
• Never leave children alone in the home
• Discuss fire safety with your children and make a family escape plan – so everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire

Make your home fire-safe for children

• Keep your escape route clear of toys and other obstructions.
• Do not let children play with electrical items. Use plug guards in sockets and unplug appliances that children could trip over.
• Always use a childproof fire guard, and do not let children play or leave toys near a fire or heater.
• Take care when cooking - never leave children alone in the kitchen.
• Turn pan handles inwards to avoid them being knocked off.
• Use child locks on cupboards that store anything that could be used to start a fire.
• More information aimed at children can be found on: www.firefacts.org