Be fire-safe and ‘push the button’

A DirectGov initiative has been launched to get homeowners in the UK to become more aware of the dangers of not checking their fire alarms. The campaign has been backed by a long list of celebrities who have pledged to support the national fire safety plea to test their fire alarms every week.

It is an area often ignored by people that if a smoke alarm has not been installed in their home then the likelihood of them dying in a fire more than doubles. This is why this life saving equipment should be tested regularly in all domestic and commercial property to ensure the alarm is kept in full working order and that it is able to alert the inhabitants in the event of a fire.

A fire alarm can give you ample time to evacuate the building and this can be the difference between life and death. The celebrities who are in support of the ‘push the button’ campaign include Ainsley Harriott, Jill Halfpenny, Sir Terry Wogan and Darren Campbell.

Boxing champion Amir Khan is another star who has put their name to this important campaign. He said:

“It’s so easy to become complacent and forget to test your smoke alarms on a weekly basis, but it’s this simple step that can really make the difference between life and death. It’s so important that we take fire safety seriously – I pledge to test my smoke alarms on a weekly basis, to always turn off plugs and to never overload sockets.”

It is imperative that fire awareness is taken seriously, and initiatives such as this one can help to drill the point home that these devices, which are not expensive and simple to obtain, should be installed in every home and business.

If you have a company that could benefit from fire training and advice, then be sure to get in touch with the professionals today and protect your business from the threat of fire.