Smoke alarms
Did you know that you are 8 times more likely to die in a fire if you don’t have a working smoke alarm? You should have a working smoke alarm on every floor in your home.
Never remove the batteries from your smoke alarm and regularly check your alarm to check it is working. If your alarm isn’t working, please call us straight away on 0330 303 2222.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue has lots of information on reducing the risk of fire in your home.
Fire safety advice for your house
Keeping your home and family safe from fire starts with simple, everyday actions.
This guide offers essential home fire safety advice on preventing common kitchen risks, using electrical appliances safely, and handling candles and cigarettes responsibly.
It also explains how to plan your escape route, why working smoke alarms save lives, and what to do if you ever need to call the fire and rescue service. You’ll also find a helpful fire safety checklist to make sure you’re protected day and night.
Fire safety advice for your apartment
If you live in a flat or apartment building, it’s important to understand how to keep yourself and your neighbours safe.
This guide explains everything you need to know about fire safety in communal buildings, including how fire doors, alarms, and evacuation plans work, what to do if a fire breaks out, and how we maintain your building through regular fire risk assessments and safety inspections.
It also includes practical information on mobility scooters, electrical and asbestos safety, and reporting repairs or concerns that could affect fire safety.
Fire doors
Fire doors are one of the most important parts of your home’s fire safety system.
They’re specially designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving you and your neighbours more time to escape safely.
This quick guide explains how to check your fire door is working properly — from making sure it closes automatically to inspecting the hinges, gaps, handle and frame. It also includes simple checks you can do yourself and what to do if you spot any issues.