Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service launch new online Safe and Well home check

A fire service has launched a new, free, online home check to help people keep their homes and loved ones safe.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to making the county’s communities safer — and says the best way to do that is to prevent incidents from happening in the first place.

Yesterday (Tuesday, January 23) the service launched an online home check tool, in partnership with SafeLincs, the National Fire Chief's Council, and Fire Kills.

The tool requires people to complete an initial form, and then takes them through their home one room at a time helping them spot potential fire risks.

It also offers tips and advice on the steps to reduce those risks.

Once the check is complete, the household will receive a personalised fire safety action plan to help keep safe from fire.

The fire service may get in contact for a home visit, known as a Safe and Well visit.

Home visits are a proven way of reducing fires, fire-related deaths, and fire-related injuries.

Firefighters have also worked with partner agencies to offer advice on falls, keeping warm during winter, stopping smoking and alcohol intake.

Safe and Well visits are tailored to individuals' needs, relating to their health and lifestyle choices and may include the fitting of free smoke alarms.

Nottinghamshire residents can complete the form by visiting the service’s Safe and Well referral page.

Professional referrals, for partner agencies, will remain the same.