Free Smoke alarms

Eagle_1

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This fire safety campaign is running nationwide, and all homeowners should be able to arrange a safety check. However, since each brigade is funded seperately, not all of them are offering completely free alarms. To find out what your local brigade can offer you, give them a call. A list of phone numbers can be found here

Thanks for this useful post Eagle_1!



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Hi
Posted this earlier and someone told me it should also be put here so here goes

In the Noth East you just have to call your local fire brigade and they will supply and fit appropriate smoke alarms in your property, even if you are in rented accomodation.
they give you general fire information, do's and dont's, fill out a questionairre and fit the smoke alarms.

So if your smoke alarms have been up for a while, if you are like some people who have none then get phoning your local firestation............NOW !!!!!

Dont worry if you cant put them up, they even do that for you.

Hope it helps someone, the schemes a bloody good idea.

snackatack2000

they have been doing this in essex aswell, 2 free smoke alarms friendly banter about safety precautions fire exits etc and also 2 free energy lightbulbs...just phone your local firestation and ask them about the free safety test, smoke alarms and lightbulbs....

everythingblogcast

In Northern Ireland they are doing the same with the free safety test you have to ring a lisburn number. (92)

Eagle_1

Ah, we didnt get the light bulbs, he never mentioned about them. But hey im not complaining Ive got two newer more up to date smoke detectors. He also advised on making escape routes, closing doors etc

I was well impressed

pennylane99

most uk counties supply free smoke alarms and info, check your local council or fire brigade website...

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

Same for Bedfordshire and Luton

We provide home fire safety checks and install smoke detectors.

We work with local authorities to reduce arson by removing potential fire
hazards including dumped cars and rubbish

For your FREE Home Fire Safety Check and a Smoke Alarm (where required)
call free on 0800 043 5042

myato

pennylane99 wrote:

most uk counties supply free smoke alarms and info, check your local council or fire brigade website...

thanks for this

traceye

Merseyside Fire Brigade also do this. The number is in the front of the yellow page. I phoned up and they came that day. Fitted 2 Smoke Alarms, both with a 10 yr battery that never needs changing.

Always good to have 3 uniformed fire men turning up at your house in their fire engine

chillis_2

Thanks very much OP, I didn't know about this.

For those in London there is info on the LFB website (https://www.london-fire.gov.uk)

"Home fire safety checks - We want you to be safe and sound. We're carrying out free home fire safety checks in your borough. We'll also fit a free smoke alarm where needed. If you would like a visit or would like to arrange a free home fire safety check on behalf of a member of your family or a friend please check with them first and then contact us by:

calling us free on 08000 28 44 28
emailing us at smokealarms@london-fire.gov.uk
faxing us at 020 7587 4222"

There are also PDFs of booklets to download.

Am off to order mine. Does this mean I get a free fireman popping round as well?? All good ; )

Thanks all!

Eagle_1

Eagle_1 wrote:

Thanks for this useful post Eagle_1!

Thank you for adding more info.
I never knew about the scheme till a friend told me and if other people benefit then thats a result.


Thanks again...........and if people have not already phoned their local firestation then DO IT NOW, what you waiting for

everythingblogcast

In the USA the fire-brigades give the 9v batteries for free.

I think that the reason why people forget about the battery is because the 9v battery is too dear.