All posts tagged "fire safety"
- Nationwide week of action calling for chimneys to be swept
Cheshire firefighters are urging homeowners with coal fires and wood burners in their homes to think now and get their chimney swept. This advice coincides with Chimney Fire Safety Week 2019 (2-8 September) which is aimed to...
- Posted September 2, 2019
- Smoke alarms save lives say Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Smoke alarms save lives. That is the message from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service as they urge members of the public to purchase a smoke alarm. As part of a national month-long focus the Service is raising...
- Posted August 19, 2019
- Cheshire firefighters offer cooking safety advice
With the summer school holidays fast approaching many people will be thinking of having barbecues or will be spending more time in the kitchen. While not wanting to put a dampener on people’s enjoyment, Cheshire Fire and...
- Posted July 8, 2019
- Cheshire Firefighters promoting boat fire safety as part of national week of action
Firefighters in Cheshire will be out and about this week (Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June) promoting fire safety on boats as part of continued efforts to reduce the number of accidental boat fires. The...
- Posted May 26, 2019
- Cheshire firefighter offers Ramadan fire safety tips
A Cheshire firefighter who is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan sends out a fire safety message to local communities. Firefighter Usman Akhtar will be marking the festivities with his family and friends and wants to encourage...
- Posted May 15, 2019
- Firefighters urge parents to pass of cooking safety tips this half term
During the February half term, many children across Cheshire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But whether they are lending a hand or seeking a snack it is important to make sure that they know...
- Posted February 14, 2019
- Here’s how to stay safe this Hallowe’en say Cheshire firefighters
Cheshire firefighters want you to enjoy Hallowe’en and all its spooky fun, but also want you to be aware of the potential dangers from fire to keep you safe. Most people, young and old, like to dress...
- Posted October 27, 2018
- Cheshire firefighters remind people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week
Cheshire firefighters are urging people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their home. Candle safety week runs from 15 October to 21 October and is the...
- Posted October 10, 2018
- Smoke alarms save lives
Research suggests that you are at least four times more likely to die if you don’t have a smoke alarm. That’s why this month Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to purchase alarms for their...
- Posted August 15, 2018
- Hoverboard safety advice following fire in Crewe
Firefighters are warning people to be vigilant after a popular electronic children’s toy caused a fire in Crewe. Shortly before 3pm on Thursday 21 July crews were called to reports of a kitchen fire in Smith Grove. On arrival they found...
- Posted July 3, 2018