A FREE home fire safety check could save your life.

That's the reassuring message firefighters gave shoppers this week as they held a mini impact day outside Morrisons.

"We are now very proactive," said watch manager, Brian Cadwallader. "We work in the community, visiting people in their own homes."

Children were treated to balloons and pens as firefighters encouraged parents and shoppers to have their homes checked and free smoke detectors fitted.

"It does work," said Brian, who said he remembered talking to young pupils a few years ago about the importance of having a fire escape plan at home.

"A few weeks later, one of the little boys had a serious fire in his home and he was able to get all his family out safely."

Call 0800-389 0053 to arrange a free fire home safety visit.