Getting help from the fire service being deaf.

bevt2017

Hi everyone! 

Just wanted to share this.

I was browsing online, when I came across a safey advert. The advert was about the fire brigade supporting deaf people. They were letting people know, about the "flashing light fire alarm". 
I've always worried about my safety, as i can't hear the fire alarm going off.
When I emailed them about the device, they replied that same day.
They also contacted my local fire service and arranged a day they could come down to see me.

Today a lovely lady from the fire service came down and not only did she check my smoke alarms, she also did a safey check of my home.

One of the safey issues I had was my plug ins. I never thought that they could cause so much damage? When she took them out to show me they were already smoking. She said only use for an hour then turn them off (so decided I won't be using them again).

Anyway not only did she give me the flashing light fire alarm, she also gave me a small device that vibrates when the fire alarm goes off, which I put under my pillow while I sleep.

I didn't know if people were aware of this service so wanted to share.
Bev 

Sam_Alumni

Thanks for sharing @bevt2017

bevt2017

Hi @Sam_Scope

I'm still new to disability.

I've been so busy fighting DWP,  I can now look at getting help for me.
Something so small yet meant so much.
Bev x

clairewales

Yes I have those alarms under my pillow and how interesting about those plug in eh ?! 

bevt2017

Hi @clairewales

Fantastic!

I know! there was smoke coming out from it (scary)
I've now changed to the battery ones, there just has good.

Hope you have a lovely day ?

atlas46

Hi @bevt2017

Good post, be on phone first thing in morning.

What are the plug ins, that are a fire risk? You spooked me, looked round the house checking for plug ins.  Us men are stupid at times!!

Thanks in anticipation.

bevt2017

Hi @atlas46

That's Awesome!

These are room plug ins, are as u like to call (smellys) lol.

She said if you do use them? Only put them on for an hour, then take them out.
They also mark you and your home out of 10.
Like do you smoke, are the smoke detectors working etc.
I only got a 9 (stupid plug inns) lol.

Hope you get sorted?
I feel a lot safer, now I have my pad and flashing blue light ?

atlas46

Hi

We have three of them. Now unplugged and in bin.

Thanks for info.

It's like a story line from Dads Army, Pike Pull Plug Ins.

Best wishes