Homeowners are being urged to check their smoke alarms regularly to ensure that they are safe.
Crews from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are backing a national campaign, which runs until Fri- day, April 6, which highlights how, having working smoke alarms, can save lives in the event of a fire in the home.
Smoke alarms can give someone the few extra seconds they need to escape in a fire. While the majority of homes across Sefton have an alarm fit- ted, many people are not aware that the average alarm has a lifespan of ten ten years before it needs replacing.
As part of the campaign, they are encouraging people to test the smoke alarms at least once a month, not only in their own home but also in those of vulnerable friends and relatives.
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