To help protect you in your home, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to providing you with a free Safe and well visit, this incorporates fire safety information and, if necessary, a free smoke detector.
The visit is carried out at your convenience and is absolutely free of charge. During the visit, fire service personnel will be able to give you advice on how to stay safe in your home and will fit, free of charge, a smoke detector if it is required.
The appointment lasts no more than an hour and we’ll give you the advice you need to keep your home safe.
They will cover topics such as:
Electrical Safety, Cooking Safety, Making an escape plan, What to do if there is a fire, Keeping Children safe, Bedtime routines, Keeping warm in the winter, Eating and drinking properly, Preventing falls and loneliness
All fire service personnel will be in uniform and show ID cards. If you would like a visit please contact your nearest Fire Station either by telephone or email:
Garston Fire Station call on 01923 672825 or email Garston.fire@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Watford Fire Station call on 01923 481900 or email Watford.fire@hertfordshire.gov.uk
If you would like more information regarding safe and well visits go to: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fire