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On the 1st day of Christmas
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Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the
British Standard
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On the 2nd day of Christmas
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Never place candles near your Christmas tree or
furnishings. Don't leave them burning unattended
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On the 3rd day of Christmas
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Make sure your family and visitors staying for
the festive period know what to do in an emergency.
Make a fire escape plan.
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On the 4th day of Christmas
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Decorations can burn easily - Don't attach them
to lights or heaters
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On the 5th day of Christmas
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Never overload electrical sockets. Take special care
with Christmas lights.
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On the 6th day of Christmas
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Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk
of accidents, especially in the kitchen, is greater
after alcohol is consumed.
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On the 7th day of Christmas
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Most fires start in the kitchen - never leave a cooker
unattended.
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On the 8th day of Christmas
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If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store
them in a metal box, read the instructions, never go
back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water
nearby.
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On the 9th day of Christmas
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Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished
before going to bed.
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On the 10th day of Christmas
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Check the battery in your smoke alarm every week
and use Christmas as a reminder to clean it and remove
dust.
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On the 11th day of Christmas
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Keep candles lighters and matches out of reach of
children.
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On the 12th day of Christmas
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Take the time to check on elderly relatives and
neighbours this Christmas - make sure they are fire
safe.
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