Business and building owners should be aware of the potential for hotwiring or bypassing electrical and gas supplies undertaken by others. You can find information and resources on the dedicated Stay Energy Safe campaign website. stayenergysafe.co.uk/resources/gas/… #StayFireSafe

🎆 Top #BonfireNight safety tips: ✔️ Attend an organised display. ❌ Never use accelerants to get your bonfire going. 🥕 Put your #Sparklers in a #Carrot to make them safer to hold! 👉 More tips: avonfire.gov.uk/safety-advice/…

If you're using portable heaters in your workplace, check they are still in good working order and not subject to a product recall. gov.uk/product-safety… #StayFireSafe

As a local business, you can access the NFCC's free, interactive Business Fire Safety Awareness Tool to help understand your legal duties for fire safety. nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Business-fire-… #StayFireSafe

CO AWARENESS WEEK 20-26 NOV ❓Do you know the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO)? 💨CO is silent, highly poisonous & difficult to detect because can't taste, see or smell it. ❗️Get CO alarm/s from a reputable DIY store or supermarket & test them regularly. #COAwarenessWeek

🚗 We don't want a lot of Christmas, there is just one thing we need... 🚒 And that's space to get through when we're driving! 🤔 Think, 'Could a fire engine fit past?' ❗ Seconds spent trying to squeeze past can slow down our response to an emergency, so #ThinkFireEngine!

🚲🛴 Do you own or are thinking of buying an e-bike or e-scooter for yourself or someone else? ‼️ Please take note of this Important Safety Message from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). gov.uk/guidance/gover…

💡 If you're using last year's fairy lights, ensure they're free from damage & in good working order before plugging in. ♻️ If old lights aren't working, dispose of them in the correct way. Contact your council if you're not sure where you can bin them. #ElectricalSafetyWeek

📦 Have stock & packaging from the January sales in your premises? 🚪 It's tempting to leave it lying around when you're so busy, but make sure it's away from ignition sources & your means of escape are clear at all times to keep staff and customers safe. #StayFireSafe

❓ Would you like to have your say on the future of your fire service? 📝 We're asking local people to share their thoughts on our new service plan priorities. ✅ This easy survey takes just minutes and will help us shape our Service: surveymonkey.com/r/YSWB3L7

Fire prevention advice for local business premises. Following recent violet disorder, we're providing advice on simple steps businesses can take to protect their premises. Key advice is in the image below. For more advice, visit our website: avonfire.gov.uk/safety/busines…

🎄 Christmas Lights 🎄 Here's a couple of easy ways to reduce the risk of fire with your lovely lights: 🔋 If possible, opt for battery powered lights 🚦 Ensure they're tangle free ⚡️ Don't overload sockets 🔌 Don't plug an extension lead into another extension lead

🧯Fire Extinguishers 🧯 🤔They can be used to fight a small fire if staff are expected to do so & suitably trained. 🏃‍♀️Otherwise, if necessary, they should only be used to aid escape. Most importantly, get out of the building safely. You can replace objects, not people.

📦Christmas Stock📦 Businesses will likely have a large amount of stock at this time of year, but it's important to help keep your customers & colleagues safe by ensuring you: 🏃‍♀️Don't block or obstruct escape routes and exits 🔥Don't leave cardboard next to ignition sources

In light of the recent devastating fire on New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar, have you checked you have the following? 📄Current Fire Risk Assessment 🚪Trained staff & clear exits 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Occupancy control 🔥Fire-resistant decorations Don't wait for a tragedy to act.