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East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
Achieving safer and more sustainable communities
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Free Smoke Alarms and
Home safety Visits
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service offer free smoke alarms and home fire safety visits to eligible households across East Sussex and the City of Brighton & Hove.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the Community Safety Team free of charge on 0800 1777069.
You can also make a request online by completing our online Home Safety Request Form
Chimney fires warning to homeowners30 January 2012
East Sussex firefighters were called out to two separate chimney fires on Saturday night (28th January).
The first broke out at 9.54am in Cousley Wood, where two crews from Wadhurst attended and a 'chimney kit' was used to put out the fire. Re-inspections were carried out throughout the morning until firefighters were happy with the situation and the incident was closed at 1.06pm. A Home Safety Visit was carried out at the property to ensure that residents were given important and helpful advice on how to keep safe in their home.
Meanwhile, over in Chailey another chimney fire broke out on the same day at 11pm at a property in Mill Brooks. Barcombe firefighters were called to the fire, which they tackled with the use of a 'chimney kit'. The incident involved crews working on the roof with the use of a ladder and one hose reel jet to tackle the flames. Firefighters left the scene at 00.16am. Fortunately, no-one was injured.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind residents about the importance of sweeping their chimney on a regular basis.
Using a chimney sweep will:
- Eliminate the build-up of soot.
- Clear blockages which could result in fumes entering the room and causing drowsiness and, potentially, asphyxiation.
- Provide valuable advice on any remedial work that may be necessary.
- Help prevent chimney fires.