Close Doors!

22/04/2025
About 9 Alert 9 Close Doors!

A great example of why we recommend closing internal doors before you head to bed. Closed doors can help reduce the spread of fire and smoke, keeping your escape route free.

Get our night time checklist here: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/bedtime-checks/

 

 

Every Tuesday, you should ‘push the button’ to test your alarms. Keep yourself safe by making sure that your alarms are functioning.

 

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WC Coates
(Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, On Call Support Watch Commander, Scottish Borders East)

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