CLOCKS will be going forward an hour this Sunday (March 29) and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is reminding households to check their smoke alarms.
The national Fire Kills campaign is using the arrival of British Summer Time to urge householders to ‘tick tock test’ their alarms when they change their clocks over the weekend.
Home safety manager Neil Chamberlain said: “Smoke alarms are inexpensive and can be bought in DIY stores and at many supermarkets.
“Statistics have proved that you are four times more likely to survive a fire if you have a working smoke alarm. As the clocks go forward, it’s an ideal time to ‘press the button’ and make sure both the time and your home safety are right.”
Some households will qualify for a free home fire safety check from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service. To find out more call 0800 389 7849 or visit wiltsfire.gov.uk
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