Fire safety

All Broadacres homes are fire safety checked before we let them and we test electrical wiring and ensure all doors and means of escape are working. We fit smoke alarms and heat detectors before you move in

What to do if there is a fire

Call 999 immediately

If you live in your own house or the fire is in your own flat:

Get everyone out and wait for the fire service
If possible close all doors behind you as this will slow the spread of the fire.
Check whether doors are hot and don’t open them if they are.
Stay close to the ground and cover your nose and mouth.
If you need to break a window to climb out, cover sharp edges and throw out soft things like bedding to cushion your fall.

If you live in a purpose-built block of flats and the fire is in another part of the building:

It is usually safer to stay put in your home until the emergency services tell you to evacuate. Your flat is designed to give you protection until the fire brigade can rescue you.
However, if your flat has smoke or heat, or you have any other concerns, leave your home and make sure everyone is with you.
Do not use lifts, always use the stairs.
Go to the meeting point listed on your fire safety notice or to any other place of safety.
When you are out safely, call 999 if the fire brigade is not already there.

If you require more information, please click here to visit the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service website.

You have a vital role in keeping yourself, your family and your neighbours safe

Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and flammable items so you can escape quickly and easily in an emergency.
Never put rubbish or unwanted belongings in corridors, under stairs or in any part of the building other than dedicated bin areas.
Contact us you see anyone leaving rubbish in communal areas.
If you live in a flat with communal areas, you will have a fire door fitted. Keep them closed when not in use and never wedge them open. If your fire door doesn’t close properly, contact us immediately.