Borough Green family escapes fire thanks to a safe and well visit

A family from Borough Green in Kent has spoken of their relief at surviving a serious fire in their house, thanks to working smoke alarms fitted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS).
Homeowners Stephen and Sarah Cole describe their ordeal, for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which shows the extent of the damage to their home, as part of a campaign to encourage more families with young children to sign up for free safe and well visit.
KFRS offers families with have children aged five or under, and residents who are pre or post-natal, free safe and well visits.
Home safety officers or firefighters will visit your home at a time convenient for you, and together with you, will tailor the visit to suit your needs and the type of property you live in. A typical free visit takes around 45 minutes and includes the fitting of free smoke alarms where necessary, as well as vital advice to help you stay safe and well.
Residents of Kent and Medway can request your free safe and well visit today by calling our home safety team on 0800 923 7000 during normal office hours, send an email to [e-mail] or visit kent.fire-uk.org/children