Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week. “Speak to a Sweep!”

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Sweeping your chimney and having your appliance serviced twice a year and using the right fuel in the right appliance in the right way is the key to prevention. Not only does this remove soot and tar deposits, but also gives sweeps the opportunity to check for any problems with the appliance, chimney or liner keeping you and your family safe and warm this winter.

 

Speak to a sweep!

To keep you and your family safe from fire it is important to:

 

1. Have your chimney swept regularly- depending on what fuel you burn before the colder months set in and you begin to use your fire again. However, should a fire start, a working smoke alarms can give you the early warning. A fire plan can also ensure your family escape in a fire.

 

1. Have at least one smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm on every floor of your home and test them at least monthly. 

 

1. Importantly don’t keep this advice to yourself – pass it on.  Is there anyone you know who may need your help in organising a sweep or testing their alarms?

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