Fire Service offers vital safety advice to carers across Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is marking Carers Week (June 9-15) by sharing fire safety advice which can help keep carers, and those who they support, safer in their homes.

Carers play vital roles in our communities, supporting and assisting some of our county’s most vulnerable people, who are often most at risk from fire related incidents in the home.

Quick Tips for Carers:

~ Use gas shut-off devices for those with memory conditions.

~ Practice and keep escape routes clear.

~ Use specialist alarms for hearing or vision impairments.

~ Test smoke alarms monthly.

~ Consider intercoms or easy-access alarms for mobility issues.

Book a free Home Fire Safety Visit:
📞 Call 01604 797000
🔗 Request a visit online: www.northantsfire.gov.uk/safety/home-safety-checks/

For more information please read more on the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue website:

www.northantsfire.gov.uk/2025/06/11/fire-service-offers-vital-safety-advice-to-carers-across-northamptonshire/

Message Sent By
Helen Franks
(Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Senior Social Media Engagement Officer, Northamptonshire)