Test it Tuesday

10th August, 2021

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Fire safety is one of most important considerations within your home. We are committed to reducing the potential of a fire occurring in our properties and ensuring that there are measures in place to protect people when a fire does happen.

Every Tuesday there’s a great reminder hashtag, which is #TestitTuesday. Everyone reminds you: test your fire alarm, smoke alarm, or Carbon Monoxide alarm!

Regular testing of your alarm or those of family and friends will provide you with the peace of mind that, should a fire start, you will be warned ahead of time and you can escape.

Tips for Testing the Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Every smoke alarm, fire alarm, and CO alarm has to be tested regularly to make sure they work properly.
There has to be a working smoke alarm on every level in the house.
Don’t put it off: why not setting up a reminder on your phone that, when you know you’re home, you test your alarm – and do it #TestitTuesday
Be safe when you test the alarm: make sure you use a solid ladder or chair to reach the smoke alarm or CO alarm and test it.
A smoke alarm will alert you at the earliest stage of a fire, giving you vital extra time to escape.
A carbon monoxide alarm will detect the colorless, odorless, and tasteless CO which may leak, and it will let you know when there’s a risk. Test your CO alarm weekly.
Clean the CO alarm / smoke alarm by gently wiping them with a cloth or with a soft vacuum brush, as dust can clog the alarms. Better safe than sorry!
TestitTuesday for your elderly relatives or friends: why not make sure that they are safe too?

Advice from Shropshire and Hereford fire services on booking a home safety visit.

Shropshire Fire Service

Hereford & Worcester Fire Service

Fire Safety at Connexus

Important information & advice on both communal and domestic fire safety.