Home Fire Safety Check – Free Service

We are currently targeting our patient population who have either been identified as a smoker or have a househouse member who smokes. However this service can be used by anyone.

Stay Safe at Home

If you smoke, or someone in your household smokes, you are eligible for a free Home Fire Safety Check from your local fire and rescue service.

Smoking materials are one of the most common causes of accidental house fires. A Home Fire Safety Check can help reduce the risk and keep you, your family, and your home safer.

What Is a Home Fire Safety Check?

A Home Fire Safety Check is a free visit where trained fire safety staff can:

• Identify potential fire risks in your home
• Give advice on staying safe
• Help you create an escape plan
• Check or fit smoke alarms where appropriate
• Offer tailored advice for smokers and vulnerable residents

The visit is friendly, confidential, and designed to help you stay safe.

Request a Free Home Fire Safety Check

You can self-refer quickly and easily - please click the referral button below.

You can request a free Home Fire Safety Check if:

• You smoke
• Someone in your household smokes
• You use cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vaping products alongside smoking materials
• You don't smoke
• You are concerned about fire safety at home

Family members, carers, or healthcare professionals can also make a referral on someone’s behalf with consent.

Smoking and Fire Safety Tips

To reduce the risk of fire:

• Never smoke inside
• Use a proper ashtray
• Fully extinguish cigarettes before disposal
• Avoid smoking when tired or after drinking alcohol
• Keep matches and lighters away from children
• Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every floor

Need More Information?

If you would like advice or support about fire safety in the home, please contact your local fire and rescue service.

If you are facing an issue or would prefer to talk to one of our contact centre advisors please call our contact centre on 0800 169 1125, or for those with a hearing impairment text 07766 831145. Their opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4pm excluding Public Holidays.

If you have a query relating to a referral, please contact Prevention Support on preventionsupport@lancsfirerescue.org.uk or the Built Environment Team builtenvironmentteam@lancsfirerescue.org.uk for any questions relating to Residential PEEPS.