Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue offer lots of information and support about staying safe and warm, and reducing the risk of fire in the home.

Heating Safety

Open fires & log burners:

• Always use a fire guard to prevent sparks
• Keep chimneys clean and swept regularly
• Store fuels (wood, coal) safely away from the fire
• Avoid drying clothes near open flames
• Before you go to bed, ensure fires are completely out
• Make sure your chimney is swept by a professional at least once a year for coal and twice a year if you are burning logs

Portable heaters:

• Keep heaters away from curtains, furniture, clothes and other flammable materials
• Never use heaters for drying clothes
• Secure heaters to prevent tipping
• Make sure that portable heaters or radiators are plugged into their own socket and not into an extension
• Make sure heaters are well maintained and in good working order