Fire death's

Terranoman · 08-07-2009, 15:55

With the recent event in London where 6 people died how many of you have checked your smoke detectors?

You should have a smoke detector on every level of your house ie downstairs hallway, and upstairs landing. I have gone further and added one in the laundry room and one in each of the kidz bedrooms.

No matter how well little Tommy is trained one day he will play with matches whether out in the park with mates or his bedroom You did so why should he be any different.

Remember at night shut down stairs doors to stop fire spread. each door should hold back for for up to 30 minutes, and if the downstairs smoke alarm sounds with all the doors closed you should be able to get out by going straight down the stairs and out the front door.

Have an escape plan!!!!

if you cant get down the stairs what are you going to do?

We all meet in the front bedroom. This is where we can climb out the window onto a roof or close the door and stay safe.

Remember to have a phone upstairs to contact emergency services.

Ensure you all know what to do. and how you will get out.

Your local fire service will come to your house and help you plan an escape route and check / replace for FREE!! yes FREE!!! all your smoke detectors.

Please post below if you have any further questions.

lacroupade · 08-07-2009, 16:00

Hmmm...jolted me into reality there! Just out of interest, are you 'on the job'?

Terranoman · 08-07-2009, 16:05

Firefighter in Northamptonshire

lacroupade · 08-07-2009, 16:13

Then tell me; when you say keep downstairs doors close, will those twenty quid six-panel doors from the likes of Wickes etc.. really hold for that length of time? And if you spend out on proper fire doors (£60 each?) like the ones you are required to use on stairwell doors when you build a loft extension, what does that 20-30 minutes go up to typically?

Terranoman · 08-07-2009, 16:22

All new doors must meet BS standards which cover fire protection. With stairwell doors and loft room doors these must be on self closers and have a seal around the door that when it closes and heats up it seals the door to stop smoke coming into the room. They are designed with the intent that you may not have windows to climb out.

If you could see what the difference is when a door is closed to when it is open you would close every door possible. And this B*^&%£ks of "I like to give the cat / dog the run of the house at night". IT MAY COST YOUR FAMILY THEIR LIFE BY DOING SO!!!!

New cat £100 new son and daughter ??????? we all get over dead pets not dead kidz / family members

STAY SAFE

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lacroupade · 08-07-2009, 16:30

Excellent reminder - thank you!

08-07-2009, 15:55	#1
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	Fire death's With the recent event in London where 6 people died how many of you have checked your smoke detectors? You should have a smoke detector on every level of your house ie downstairs hallway, and upstairs landing. I have gone further and added one in the laundry room and one in each of the kidz bedrooms. No matter how well little Tommy is trained one day he will play with matches whether out in the park with mates or his bedroom You did so why should he be any different. Remember at night shut down stairs doors to stop fire spread. each door should hold back for for up to 30 minutes, and if the downstairs smoke alarm sounds with all the doors closed you should be able to get out by going straight down the stairs and out the front door. Have an escape plan!!!! if you cant get down the stairs what are you going to do? We all meet in the front bedroom. This is where we can climb out the window onto a roof or close the door and stay safe. Remember to have a phone upstairs to contact emergency services. Ensure you all know what to do. and how you will get out. Your local fire service will come to your house and help you plan an escape route and check / replace for FREE!! yes FREE!!! all your smoke detectors. Please post below if you have any further questions.

08-07-2009, 16:22	#5
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	All new doors must meet BS standards which cover fire protection. With stairwell doors and loft room doors these must be on self closers and have a seal around the door that when it closes and heats up it seals the door to stop smoke coming into the room. They are designed with the intent that you may not have windows to climb out. If you could see what the difference is when a door is closed to when it is open you would close every door possible. And this B*^&%£ks of "I like to give the cat / dog the run of the house at night". IT MAY COST YOUR FAMILY THEIR LIFE BY DOING SO!!!! New cat £100 new son and daughter ??????? we all get over dead pets not dead kidz / family members STAY SAFE.

08-07-2009, 16:00	#2
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Hmmm...jolted me into reality there! Just out of interest, are you 'on the job'?

08-07-2009, 16:05	#3
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	Firefighter in Northamptonshire

08-07-2009, 16:13	#4
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Then tell me; when you say keep downstairs doors close, will those twenty quid six-panel doors from the likes of Wickes etc.. really hold for that length of time? And if you spend out on proper fire doors (£60 each?) like the ones you are required to use on stairwell doors when you build a loft extension, what does that 20-30 minutes go up to typically?

08-07-2009, 16:30	#6
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Excellent reminder - thank you!