With 2016 quickly approaching, DB Fire Safety would like to ask you to take extra care during your New Year celebrations. Please remember that New Year party things such as fireworks, fairy lights, candles, alcohol and decorations are all potential fire hazards without proper care and attention being taken.
Here are one or two tips to help you stay safe during your New Year celebrations 
- If you will be welcoming the New Year in with fireworks, please store them safely in a metal box, read the instructions carefully and remember the golden rule of never returning to a lit firework. Always keep a bucket of water handy nearby.
- It’s tempting to join in your party’s festivities but please do not vacate the kitchen and leave any cooking unattended.
- As your guests get into party mode, please make sure that your Christmas tree or decorations are out of harm’s reach because they can burn very easily.
- If you have read DB Fire Safety’s hot tips for staying safe at Christmas, you will already have taken note in respect of not attaching your decorations to lights or heaters and never leave burning candles unattended.
- And after the party, remember to switch off electrical appliances not in use – more especially fairy and outdoor lights. “Switch off & Unplug” before you go to bed.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Check your smoke alarm every week and remember to clean it and remove any dust.
New Year celebrations are times to have fun with your family and friends, so by following DB Fire Safety tips you and your friends will keep safe and sound during the festivities.