Free electric blanket safety testing in October

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to put dates in their diaries for this year’s electric blanket testing events.

Last year over 30% of the blankets tested failed the safety checks, which could have resulted in serious incidents or even house fires.

Testing centres will be operating in fire stations and halls across East Sussex, Brighton & Hove.

It’s a free service, and anyone with an electric blanket or heat pad is advised to bring it, with the controls, for a safety check. If you can’t attend, you can ask a friend or neighbour to bring your blanket for you.

The project is also being supported by partners from the Warm Home Check Service and One You East Sussex.

Take a look at the list of dates and venues below. You can get more advice on electric blankets on the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service website.

Dates and venues for electric blanket testing:

Monday 14th October

  • Heathfield Fire Station, High Street, Heathfield, TN21 0UP: 10am – 12pm
  • Mayfield Fire Station, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield, TN20 6PJ: 2pm – 4pm

Tuesday 15th October

  • Uckfield Fire Station, Bell Farm Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BA: 10am – 12pm
  • Crowborough Fire Station, Beacon Road, Crowborough,TN6 1AF: 2pm – 4pm

Wednesday 16th October

  • Seaford Fire Station, Cradle Hill Road, Seaford, BN25 3JA: 10am – 12pm
  • Lewes Fire Station, North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PE: 2pm – 4pm

Thursday 17th October

  • Salvation Hall, Hastings St. Andrew’s Square, Hastings TN34 1SP: 10am – 12pm
  • Battle Fire Station, London Road, Battle, TN33 0EA: 2pm – 4pm

Friday 18th October

  • Bexhill Fire Station, Beeching Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3LG: 10am – 12pm
  • Eastbourne Fire Station, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LA: 2pm – 4pm

Monday 21st October

  • Hailsham Fire Station, Victoria Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AY: 10am – 12pm
  • George’s Church Hall, Polegate 110 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DF: 2pm – 4pm

Tuesday 22nd October

  • Hove Fire Station, English Close, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7EE: 10am – 12pm
  • Roedean Fire Station, Roedean Road, Brighton, BN2 5RA: 2pm – 4pm