Treat the one you love this Valentines
Warwickshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service has come up with unique idea on how to express your love this February 14.
Losing no opportunity to promote fire safety, County Fire Officer, William Brown said: “Buy the one you love a smoke alarm. For just a few pounds you can give them a gift, which says, ‘I could never live without you.’ If they have already got one, test it and if necessary change the battery.”
Pointing out the serious side of this message William Brown said: “Many young people, especially students, live alone and may not have smoke alarms fitted. If a fire starts, smoke alarms give you the necessary early warning that will ensure you see your loved one once more. If you think that a smoke alarm doesn’t sound very romantic, why not add a dozen red roses!”
Alternatively if you are planning to cook a meal for two, then here are some top tips to keep you safe:
· If you’re called away from the cooker – by the phone, or by someone at the door – take pans off the heat. It’s the easiest thing in the world to forget about them
· Don’t cook if you’re affected by alcohol or prescription drugs
· Don’t put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you’ve used them
· Keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the cooker and keep them away from water
For further information log onto http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireandrescue or http://www.firekills.gov.uk