Local Postmen help
save lives
Yet again, big
hearted postmen from our local delivery office gave up their spare time
to assist elderly and infirm residents in Prestonfield.
Every year, Alec
Morrison and a few volunteers go around the area replacing batteries,
checking and cleaning smoke alarms.
Well done lads!
Save
lives with Smoke Alarms
Why
you should buy one?
Not
having one could cost you your life.
A
smoke alarm gives you those precious life saving minutes to put your
fire plan into action and get you and your family to safety.
Fitting
a smoke alarm is simple!
The
manufacturer’s fitting instructions contain essential information that
you should read to ensure your safety.
Checking
smoke alarm
Once
a week, press the test button to check that the alarm sounds.
If
the alarm doesn’t work try fitting a new battery.
If
the alarm still doesn’t work, check the battery is fitted correctly
and if still not working, replace the smoke alarm with a new one.
Change
the battery once a year or sooner if required. Remember, new battery,
new birthday, New Year.
Clean
the alarm. The outer and inner casings of battery operated alarms should
be lightly vacuumed at least once a year, preferably when you change the
battery.
Types of smoke alarms. All
alarms must comply with British Standard BS 5446.
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