Fire Safety and Prevention

Reduce the Risk of Fire

• Clean up around the property prior to the summer
• Prune trees, and cut vegetation before it dries off
• Plant trees well clear of power lines
• Keep the grass mown or grazed, especially around the house
• Do not store any material or substance that could fuel a fire near the house.

Be Prepared

• Have a family plan to evacuate the property
• Install smoke alarms in the house and check the batteries
• Identify your property - clearly display your road number at the gate and at the house end of any shared accessway
• Have a garden hose long enough to reach around the house connected to a tap at all times
• Keep driveways and yards clear of obstructions to provide a clear path for vehicles
• Know where the nearest fire fighting water supply is, and signpost access to the supply.

Keep Safe

• Phone 111 to report any fire
• Evacuate everyone from the property
• Stay away from the fire.