Chimney Fire Safety Week 2023

Chimney Fire Safety Week is back for 2023! The annual campaign takes place this September. What will you be doing to support the campaign this year?
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Chimney Fire Safety Week is back for 2023! The annual campaign takes place this September. What will you be doing to support the campaign this year?

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 1.5% of the total fires for 2022/23, this number has declined by 2.75% 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 2022/23 is 2,540, with the period from January to March being the peak season for chimney fires, with figures identifying 40% of chimney fires in England take place over those three months. 

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 2023 campaign will run from Monday 4th September and we have designed some clear, concise images to be shared across social media channels during the week.

The asset pack includes the following 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 #CFSW2023. You can also download the latest set of assets below.

This year we have also created an asset pack of our social images in Welsh language. These can be shared across social media platforms with the hashtag #CFSW2023.

Connect with HETAS on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn & Instagram, and get in touch to let us know how you’ll be supporting the campaign this year.

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