Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Your Safety
@SFRSYourSafety
This is the official X for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Prevention team. Never use X to report an emergency, always dial 999.
- Even a small bag of rubbish can create enough smoke to fill a whole close / common stair. Items left in a common stair / close are often deliberately set on fire. Keep it clear.18
- Whos most at risk? Older adults People with mobility, sensory or memory challenges Anyone affected by alcohol, drugs or smoking Homes with high levels of clutter People who smoke while using medical oxygen or emollients More info: rb.gy/9lsp9f42119
- Dont charge devices on beds or under pillows - they can overheat and cause a fire. Check everyone at home knows! Always charge laptops, phones & tablets on hard, flat surfaces like desks or tables. Dont leave devices charging or plugged in overnight or unattended.1283
- Its Test It Tuesday! Making sure you have working smoke & heat alarms could save your life. Test them weekly to make sure if fire does break out everyone in your home has time to get out safely. Alarm information: rb.gy/dy54of121114
- A fire starting at night while you're asleep means less warning to escape. Your smoke alarms should wake you if a fire does break out but you can further reduce your risk by carrying out these simple checks before you go to bed More info: rb.gy/8fe79a111119
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