When caravanning, or camping make sure you take appropriate fire safety precautions when you arrive :
- Find out what the fire-fighting arrangements on the campsite are and where the nearest telephone is.
- Keep a torch handy for emergencies. Don't use candles.
- Fit a smoke detector in your caravan.
- Keep caravans and tents at least 6 metres apart.
LPG Cylinders (Bottled Gas)
Always treat LPG gas cylinders with care :
- Change cylinders in open air.
- Make sure the appliance controls and cylinder valve are turned off before you change the cylinder.
- If you think there might be a gas leak in the cylinder connection or pipes - extinguish all naked flames, brush soapy water over all the joints and then look for bubbles. Tighten (but do not over tighten) leaky joints.
- Always ensure LPG regulator is compatible with your appliances.
- Unless designed to be left on, ensure all appliances are turned off when not in use.
In the event of fire :
- Get everyone to safety.
- Turn off gas cylinders if it is safe to do so.
- Raise the alarm and call the Fire Service on 999.
- Do not take risks.
- Get out, call the Fire Service out, stay out.
Community Fire Safety Department
Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters
Leigh Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9SJ
Telephone: 023 8062 6809
E-mail: community.firesafety@hantsfire.gov.uk
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