Burning Questions

The Government has recently launched a national fire prevention campaign,‘A fire doesn’t have to kill you to take your life.’So how safe is your home? Take a look at this checklist:

Smoke alarms

• Is there a smoke alarm on the ceiling in your hallway and upstairs landing?
• Have you tested your smoke alarm this week?
• Do you change the batteries in your smoke alarm every year or when they need changing (unless you have a special 10-year alarm)?

Kitchen safety

• Are the cooker, toaster and grill clean?
• Are the wires from your kettle and toaster away from the cooker?
• Are things like tea towels and oven gloves away from the cooker and toaster?

Electrics

• Is there only one plug in each wall socket?
• Are plugs and leads safe? Look out for loose wires and scorch marks.

Other fire risks

• Are lamps away from things like curtains, which can easily catch fire?
• Are matches and lighters out of children’s reach?

For more advice, get a copy of the Fire Prevention Handbook by calling 08456 087 087, or it can be downloaded at www.firekills.gov.uk

We have got five copies of Fireman Sam to the Rescue DVDs to give away. Your child can see their favourite fireman and his friends performing heroic deeds in and around the town of Pontypandy. From training to be the fittest fire fighter to solving the riddle of the beast of Pontypandy; you can always be sure to count on the hero next door! To win one, send your name and address on a postcard to: my child/Fireman Sam, 17 Carlisle Street, London W1D 3BU. my child giveaway/promotion terms and conditions apply, see page 44.