Christmas & New Year
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service wishes everybody a safe and happy Christmas.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service wishes everybody a safe and happy Christmas.
During December the monthly average number of fires, injuries and fatalities more than doubles. Keep Safe This Christmas.
Christmas is a time for celebrations, with many family and friends coming together to enjoy the festivities. Without taking extra care, it is easy to become distracted with so much going on and easy for disaster to strike.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to ensure everyone has a safe and happy festive season and asks that you take a moment to read our top tips for keeping you and your family safe this Christmas and New Year.
Please follow our advice for keeping safe this Christmas and New Year.
The majority of fires start in the kitchen so this is a high risk area. Many of us enjoy a merry tipple over the festive season but be sure to avoid cooking whilst under the influence of alcohol.
If you are using extra heaters ensure they are away from curtains, sofas, Christmas trees and decorations etc.
Put your cigarette out, right out. Make sure your cigarette is fully extinguished and take care when under the influence of alcohol or tired. It's very easy to fall asleep while your cigarette is still burning and set furniture alight.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service runs a 12 day ‘elf and safety’ campaign to promote key Christmas Fire Safety messages. You can download the PDF of the 12 days of Christmas safety tips via the PDF below.
DFRS - 12 Days of Christmas (pdf 650.07 KB)
During the festive season please check on elderly relatives and neighbours as they are at greater risk from fire. Remember to look up for smoke alarms and contact your local fire service if you think they would benefit from a visit from our community fire safety officers.
Make sure that everyone in your home knows what to do in a fire - in the event of fire you should get out, stay out and call 999
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service wishes everybody a safe and happy Christmas.