Strike tips from firefighters

SOUTH Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has issued the following tips for the public to stay safe during the firefighters 24 strike which began at 9am today.

Please read our top 10 tips on how to stay safe during strike periods.

Make sure you have smoke alarms on at least every level of your home.

Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they’re working. Test them regularly.

Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out. Right out.

Plan your escape route and make sure everyone knows how to get out in a fire.

Take extra care in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended.

Do not overload electrical sockets and watch out for faulty and over-heating electrical equipment and wiring or cables.

Keep matches and lighters away from children.

Keep clothing away from heating appliances.

Never use a chip pan

Take special care when you are tired or when you've been drinking. Half of all deaths in domestic fires happen between 10pm and 8am.