Safety Springs To Mind

It s the time of year to think about spring cleaning your houses, and that means paying attention to your smoke alarms too.

 Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) wants people to spring into action and dust their smoke alarms while cleaning their kitchens and other rooms.

Station Manager Rob Edwards said: “Smoke alarms save lives, and can give you and your loved ones vital extra seconds to escape a fire.  But they can only do that if they are working properly and are kept clean .  Without a properly working alarm, you could easily sleep through a fire and never wake up.

“Just two or three breaths of toxic smoke are enough to render you unconscious, so the early warning you get from a smoke alarm really can make the difference between life and death.  At this time of year, we are encouraging anyone who is having a spring clean to remember their smoke alarms too.  They also like a regular spring clean to make sure they stay clear from dust build up.  You can do this by vacuuming the alarm with a soft bush attachment. ”

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