Islanders can now access a free home fire safety check to help them do their own risk assessments.

The new online tool means households can double-check if they need to change anything or need a visit from the Fire Service.

People will also be given information on keeping their homes safe and as risk-free as possible, along with a personalised action plan.

The survey only takes 15 minutes and asks the user questions, including the type of home they live in, examples of how many belongings they have and how many people live there.

At the end of the questionnaire, islanders may notice that the fire department is interested in checking the house for its safety.

Station Commander Bailey-Walker says they are currently prioritising visiting the most vulnerable people in the communities, for example, those with mobility issues, disabilities, and the elderly.

"Not only will this tool help us give vital fire safety advice to those we can’t give a visit to, but the information provided will highlight any vulnerable people who we might have struggled to reach or not been aware of from our data.

It will also give them the initial advice that will help until we can arrange a visit for them.

I would really encourage people to log onto our website and give it a go. Hopefully, everyone will find it straightforward and encourage their friends and family to use it too."