Walk around your house with a view to keeping your home safe and secure, checking off the following list.
All unnecessary electrical appliances are unplugged
All unnecessary gas appliances are turned off
All candles and naked flames are extinguished
There is a sparkguard in front of any open fire
All ashtrays have been emptied
All escape routes are completely clear of obstructions
All doors are closed to reduce the spread of fire and smoke
Don’t forget a weekly smoke and carbon monoxide alarm check. Follow Dublin Fire Brigade on social media to get #testittuesday reminders to check your alarms weekly.