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Keeping Tenants Safe: Fire safety

In this section

  1. You are here: What to do if there is a fire
  2. Our approach to managing fire safety
  3. Your responsibilities to keep your home fire safe
  4. Support with fire safety

What to do if there is a fire

Our main fire safety rule is usually to "stay put." This means if there's a fire somewhere else in the building, it's generally safest for you to stay in your own flat.

If the Fire is in Your Flat:

  • Get out immediately using the safest way.
  • Make sure your front door closes behind you.
  • Call 999 for the fire service as soon as you are safely away from the fire.

If the Fire is NOT in Your Flat:

  • Stay in your flat and call 999.
  • Our buildings are designed to keep a fire contained in the flat where it starts. This usually means it's safe for you to stay in your own home.
  • South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will decide if anyone needs to leave the building.
  • Next page: Our approach to managing fire safety

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