Saturday, 9 September 2023 08:44

By Lee Everest @laeverest

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is pleased to confirm dates for electric blanket testing.

Last year, over a third of electric blankets failed checks at a series of events held by the service. Out of the 547 electric blankets tested, a huge 188 blankets failed and are no longer being used.

Please bring your electric blanket along for a free safety check at any of the following events. If you are unable to attend an event, could a family member, friend, carer or neighbour bring it instead?

Event list

9 October 2023

Time

Heathfield Fire Station

High Street, Heathfield TN21 0UP

10 - 12

Herstmonceux Fire Station

Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux BN27 4LJ

2 - 4

10 October 2023

Time

Crowborough Fire Station

Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AF

10 - 12

Uckfield Fire Station

Bell Farm Road, Uckfield TN22 1BA

2 - 4

11 October 2023

Time

Bohemia Road Fire Station

Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EX

10 - 12

Battle Fire Station

London Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EE

2 - 4

12 October 2023

Time

Bexhill Fire Station

Beeching Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3LG

10 - 12

Polegate United Reformed
Church Hall

Victoria Road, Polegate, BN26 6DA

2 - 4

13 October 2023

Time

Hailsham Fire Station

Victoria Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AY

10 - 12

Eastbourne Fire Station

Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8LA

2 - 4

16 October 2023

Time

Lewes Fire Station

North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PE

10 - 12

Seaford Fire Station

Cradle Hill Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3JA

2 - 4

17 October 2023

Time

Hove Fire Station

English Close, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7EE

10 - 4

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