If your alarm battery dies, so could you

 

All residents are being urged not to push their luck when it comes to smoke alarms.

Recent statistics reveal there were 23 accidental property fires in Bishop's Stortford and a further 34 in East Herts over the past year.

However although 80 per cent of the population own smoke alarms at least one in eight fail to work, mainly because of flat or missing batteries.

Paul Coughlan said: "I cannot stress enough that it only takes seconds to push the button to check your smoke alarm and by forgetting to do this you're putting your family at risk.

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"Smoke alarms provide vital early warning signs when a fire breaks out, which is often during the night."

In a drive to raise awareness of the importance of smoke alarms, PSC has joined the national Push the Button, Not Your Luck' campaign which was launched this week (August 28).

During the campaign you can download a free guide from our website it  will be provided you with a set of tips on home fire safety.

For more about smoke alarm maintenance and fire safety advice visit www.firekills.gov.uk or www.pscfiresafety.com

“So remember push the button not your luck”

 

Paul Coughlan PSC