Caravan Fire Safety
If you live or use a caravan, you must follow some basic caravan fire safety precautions.
The following information comes from the Direct.Gov.uk website:
Safety Basics - At the site:
Make sure caravans are kept at least six metres apart
Find out about fire-fighting arrangements on the campsite or caravan park and also where the nearest telephone is
Keep a torch handy for emergencies - don't use a lit candle
Safety Basics - Your caravan:
Fit a smoke detector in your caravan
Take care when cooking - don't leave fat pans unattended
Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children
If you smoke, use suitable metal ashtrays - never smoke in bed
Children should not be left alone in a caravan
Keep the caravan ventilated and don't block up air vents - it could be fatal
Keep a fire extinguisher inside the caravan, by the door
If you use gas bottles in your caravan:
Keep cylinders outside your caravan
Before going to bed or leaving the caravan, turn off all appliances
Turn off cylinders unless appliances (such as a fridge) are designed to run continuously
Never use a cooker or a heater while a caravan is moving
Change gas bottles only when completely empty
If you suspect a gas leak:
Turn off all appliances and the main cylinder valve
Open all doors and windows
Do not smoke or operate electrical switches
If there's a fire:
Fires in tents and caravans spread very quickly - get everyone out straight away
Call the fire and rescue service and give the exact location
Give a map reference to the fire brigade, if possible - otherwise, give a landmark such as a farm or pub, to help them to locate you
If you have any caravan fire safety information which would help other caravanners, please contact us.
Make sure you always follow the basic caravan fire safety precautions and never become complacent. We have never seen a caravan fire and really never, ever want to.
Safe Caravanning !
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