Caravans

Many of the same rules about fire safety in the home also apply to caravans.

Having a fire while you're away from home, possibly miles off the beaten track, can be even more terrifying:

Make a Fire Action Plan
Never leave children or pets alone in a caravan
Fit and maintain a dry powder fire extinguisher, fire blanket and smoke alarm
Make sure everyone knows where fire fighting equipment is at the site

Before you set off

Fire safety equipment

Change the battery in the smoke alarm, and vacuum the casing inside and out
Check that your fire extinguisher has been serviced
Check that you have a fire blanket

Electrical system

Check that cables and fittings aren't showing signs of wear or damage
Check that circuit breakers are working
Make sure the battery is secured in a well ventilated locker
Make sure electrical appliances are secured

Gas supply

Check that hoses aren't perished or cracked
Use soapy water to check for leaks
Make sure the pilot light is working
Check the cooker and heater controls
Make sure that cylinders are secured in a well-ventilated locker
Make sure gas appliances are secured

When You're Travelling

While travelling, make sure that the gas supply is disconnected and gas appliances are turned off.

When you're refuelling

Turn off all cooking, heating and lighting appliances
Close all doors/hatches to keep out flammable vapours
Extinguish cigarettes and all naked flames
Mop up any spillage
Don't carry spare petrol unless it's essential
If you must carry spare petrol, store a limited supply only in approved containers
Make sure that all containers are secured

In a fire

Get everyone out quickly
Take fire extinguishers outside with you
Call the fire service
Only tackle the fire if it's safe to do so
Seal off vents and hatches to reduce air getting in
If possible, isolate petrol and gas
Never go back into the caravan