Fire safety at home
Often victims of home fire fatalities are known to local social care and housing other agencies.
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service provides a free
Home Fire Risk Assessment Scheme.
Trained staff visit older people and people with
disabilities to discuss the risks of fire in their homes and
to look for any visible warning signs. They also
work with carers to ensure that they have the relevant
knowledge and skills to get themselves and the person they
care for out safely in the event of a fire.
Use the freephone number 0800 555 815 to book a
free home check.
In the event of a Fire Emergency ring
999.
Vulnerable people are more likely to have fires in their home and to be killed or seriously injured in any fire that does occur.