Home Fire Safety Visits

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) can be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a FREE home safety visit that is tailored to an individual’s needs.

The visit includes a home safety check to help reduce the risk of fire in the home, including the checking and fitting of smoke alarms where required. This includes alarms suitable for those with a hearing impairment and giving advice on a fire escape plan.

A Home Fire Safety Visit maximises the opportunity to help individuals stay safe and independent and includes advice on the following:

• Home Fire Detection
• Fire safety in the home
• Fire and heaters
• Clutter and hoarding
• Smoking-related fires
• Medicines and medical devices
• Electrical safety