These web pages are intended to provide a guide to raising awareness of fire, road and safety preventitive measures - which could make the difference between life and death. Use the various links to navigate to the relevant sections for further information.

Thatched Property Safety Guide

Use the various links below to download useful guides and information sheets about how you can help prevent a fire occurring within your thatched property.

“Prevention is essential, detection is nearly always too late!”


Thatch Property Safety Guide:

• Thatch Property Safety Guide [PDF]

Thatch Property Safety Guide (inserts):

• Prevention [PDF]
• Maintenance [PDF]
• At the Scene of a Fire [PDF]
• In the Event of a Fire / Floor Plan [PDF]

(RBFRS acknowledges the kind permission of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in allowing us to reproduce this information.)

For further information use the Contact Us link to find out how to reach us.

Quick Links

Use these links to find out more about a range of community safety topics.

• Community Safety Home
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives
• Make an Escape Plan
• What to do in an Emergency
• Free Home Fire Safety Checks
• Fire Prevention Handbook
• Fire Safety Topics / Downloads
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