Chimney Fire Safety Week 2022
Chimney Fire Safety Week is back for 2022! The annual campaign takes place this August/September. What will you be doing to support the campaign this year with the Clean Air Strategy putting extra spotlight on our industry.
HETAS and the team from Fire Kills are pleased to be supporting the campaign which works with industry and Fire and Rescue Services to promote this positive safety message to consumers. We really want to know how you will be supporting the campaign this year.
As the national fire and rescue statistics show, chimney fires have been steadily decreasing in most regions over the years. In England, chimney fires represent less than 2% of the total fires for 2021/22, this number has declined by 16% compared to last year.
Awareness and Action
Ultimately the campaign strives to raise awareness of chimney fires and encourage consumers to take action. The campaign focuses on the importance of chimney sweeping and appliance maintenance, the use of quality fuels and tips to get the most efficiency from a stove.
Chimney fires have been steadily decreasing in most regions over the years. The total number of chimney fires which occurred during 2021/22 is 2,608, with the period from January to March being the peak season for chimney fires, with figures still identifying 40% of chimney fires in England take place over those three months. As soon as we have the official figures on chimney fires for 2021/22 from the Home Office and devolved administrations we will make them available for you in the HETAS Technical Hub. You will be able to see how your region is performing.
Once again, HETAS is providing a number of graphics that you can use on your website and social media channels to show your support. We will be sharing content all week across HETAS and Woodsure social media channels. The supporting images are available to download below and check out our series of videos on the HETAS YouTube channel that you can share.
A campaign briefing pack has been sent to Fire and Rescue Services by the Fire Kills team, so make sure you engage with your local service on social media channels.
The 2022 campaign will run from Monday 29th August and we have designed some clear, concise images to be shared across social media channels during the week.
The asset pack includes the below image along with profile pictures, cover photo options, and other edited social images. Please tag HETAS on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and use the hashtag #CFSW2022.
Connect with HETAS and get in touch to let us know how you’ll be supporting the campaign this year.
