Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire.

Fire safety
measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that
are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.

Top Tips for Fire Safety

 Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside
sleeping areas.
 Test smoke alarms every month. ...
 Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.

Water fire extinguishers have a class A rating and are suitable for fighting fires involving
solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles.

AFFF foam fire extinguishers are highly effective on class A and

class B fires (the foam agent helps to prevent re-ignition).

CO2 fire extinguishers were originally designed for use on

flammable liquid fires and therefore have a class B fire rating.They are ideal for electrical
fires, as CO2 is not a conductor and they do not leave behind any harmful residue.
ABC powder fire extinguishers are extremely versatile and can be used on class A, class B,
class C and electrical fires

Water mist fire extinguishers are highly effective on class A, B, C, F and electrical fires.

Wet Chemical fire extinguishers are designed specifically for use on fires involving
combustible cooking media such as burning oil and fat
 First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose offirst aid is
to minimize injury and future disability

 Preserve life – This includes the life of the casualty, bystander and rescuer.
 Protect the casualty from further harm – Ensure the scene is safe.
 Provide pain relief – This could include the use of ice packs or simply applying a sling.

Wasp and hornet stings

A wasp or hornet sting causes a sudden, sharp pain at first. A swollen
red mark may then form on your skin, which can last a few hours and
may be painful and itchy.

Sometimes a larger area around the sting can be painful, red and
swollen for up to a week. This is a minor allergic reaction that isn't
usually anything to worry about.

Bee stings
A bee sting feels similar to a wasp sting, but the sting will often be left in
the wound. See treating insect bites for advice about how to remove this
safely.

The sting can cause pain, redness and swelling for a few hours. As with
wasp stings, some people may have a mild allergic reaction that lasts up
to a week.
Mosquito bites
Bites from mosquitoes often cause small red lumps on your skin. These
are usually very itchy. Some people may also develop fluid-filled blisters.

Mosquitoes don't cause major harm in the UK, but in some parts of the
world they can spread serious illnesses such as malaria

Mite bites
Mite bites cause very itchy red lumps to develop on the skin and can
sometimes also cause blisters.

Mites usually bite uncovered skin, but you may be bitten on your tummy
and thighs if your pet has mites and has been sitting on your lap.