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Bedtime checks

When you are sleeping it takes longer to wake up to the signs of a fire and if you don’t have a working smoke alarm there will be nothing to wake you up.

Get into the habit of completing a bedtime check:

  • Fire Kills make a bedtime checkclose inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading
  • check that the cooker is turned off
  • turn off and unplug electrical appliances -unless they are meant to be left on e.g. your freezer
  • turn heaters off and put up fireguards
  • make sure exits are kept clear
  • make sure that cigarettes have been put out properly – never smoke in bed
  • make sure all candles are out - never leave one burning when you go to sleep
  • turn off your electric blanket - unless it has been designed to be left on overnight and has a thermostat
  • make sure the washing machine, dishwasher or tumbler dryer are not running overnight

This safety advice is offered as guidance only. If in doubt, Get out, Stay out and get the Fire and Rescue Service out!