Knowing what to do in an emergency, is crucial with quick spreading fires. Aside from saving lives, be prepared and equipped for an emergency, to help prevent more damage to the property or surrounding area as well. As a wood burning stove installer team, we understand the importance of fire safety, in Dorset, and what to do to stay prepared.

Keeping Calm and Acting Fast

Assess the situation to determine what to do next. Large fires need an immediate evacuation, whilst small fires may be controlled safely. Call the emergency services as soon as possible, and alert others in the building of the situation. Covering towns across Dorset, our wood burning stove installer team makes home visits, to help create your emergency route.

Use Fire Extinguishers Correctly - Tips from Your Wood Burning Stove Installer in Dorset

Have a log-burning stove in your home? Keep a fire extinguisher nearby to enhance your safety and protection. Remember the PASS method to help in the event of an emergency: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.

Working across Dorset, contact your local wood burning stove installer, for guidance on how to safely use a fire extinguisher.

Know When to Evacuate the Property

If flames spread or smoke fills the room, it's advised to leave the building immediately. Close doors behind to help slow down the spread of fire and smoke, and ensure you do not re-enter the building once you're outside.

Schedule regular maintenance and routine safety checks, with your local wood burning stove installer, to further reduce the risk of a future fire.

Fire emergencies can happen quickly and suddenly, which is why it's important to have a plan. If you've had a stove installed, make sure you have a fire extinguisher on hand that you know how to use. Operating through Dorset, our local team is available to offer guidance and knowledge to help you keep your home protected.