This question, put to the audience at the January talk from Simon from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, caused some ribaldry but he explained that the recommended life span was 2 years and that there was an expiry date on the neck.
Simon gave a clear, informative and humourous talk on how to prevent risk from fire within the home giving a number of helpful tips on what we could do ourselves – for instance that plug cube adaptors were a fire risk and using multi sockets was safer.
He reminded us of the need to check alarms regularly and to ensure safe nighttime routines to ensure rapid escape in case of a fire.
Simon also informed us that it was possible to book a visit (free for most people) to receive helpful advice Devon & Somerset Home Safety phone 0800 05 02 999, there is a range of equipment available free from the service. For people with sensory loss or disability there is also more specialist help available.
