We have launched a new “Protect Your Home from Fires” resource to help residents reduce the risk of household fires and keep their families safe.
The online guide offers simple, practical advice on a wide range of everyday risks; from cooking, candles and chip pans to heaters, electric blankets, faulty wiring and more. It also provides information on how to plan ahead in case of emergencies and what to do if a fire breaks out.
To mark the launch, residents are invited to take part in a home fire safety competition, open until 31 October 2025. A host of local businesses together with Lichfield Community Fire Station have generously donated prizes to support the campaign, including:
- Tesco – three heat alarms
- Lichfield PAT Testing Ltd – up to five items PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) tested for free (local businesses only)
- Lichfield Community Fire Station – a tour of Lichfield Fire Station
- Legionella Fire & Safe Service – two fire blankets and two packs of fire alarms (two alarms per pack)
- M&I Domestic Appliances – four Tower slow cookers and a Statesman 5L air fryer
- Dobbies Garden Centre at Shenstone – gift bag including prosecco, chutney and seeds
Councillor Richard Cox, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said:
“The Community Safety Partnership is committed to keeping people safe across our district. Everyday items, from heaters to chip pans, can pose serious risks if not used with care. This new resource gives residents the knowledge they need to prevent fires before they happen. I’d encourage everyone to take a look, make small changes at home, and enter our competition to win useful fire safety equipment.”
The Lichfield District Community Safety Partnership brings together local organisations including Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, and local community groups to tackle key safety issues in the district.
Residents can explore the new fire safety guide and enter the competition through the web page.