Free electric blanket checks at six Carmarthenshire fire stations
Free electric blanket checks will be offered at six Carmarthenshire fire stations in November, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has announced. Its Community Safety Team will check blankets for signs of wear and damage and offer home fire safety advice. The sessions run from Monday 2 November to Monday 16 November, with each opening at 10.30am and finishing at 2.30pm.
November sessions: all 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Monday 2 November
- Llandovery: Llanfair Road, SA20 0HY
- Friday 6 November
- Llanelli: Corporation Avenue, SA15 3PF
- Monday 9 November
- Newcastle Emlyn: New Road, SA38 9BA
- Wednesday 11 November
- Ammanford: Heol Wallasey, SA18 2LU
- Friday 13 November
- Carmarthen: Lime Grove Avenue, SA31 1SP
- Monday 16 November
- Pontyates: Heol Meinciau, SA15 5TR
Where and when
Llandovery opens the programme on Monday 2 November, followed by Llanelli on Friday 6 November and Newcastle Emlyn on Monday 9 November. Ammanford’s session is on Wednesday 11 November, Carmarthen’s on Friday 13 November and Pontyates’ on Monday 16 November. The schedule gives each station’s street address and postcode.
What the checks cover
The team will look for frayed or worn fabric, scorch marks or signs of overheating, exposed wiring and damage to controls, plugs and connectors. General wear and tear is also part of the check. The announcement does not specify an appointment or booking process. Anyone needing to check arrangements can contact the fire service on 0370 606 0699 or mail@mawwfire.gov.uk. The service’s announcement and station directory are linked below.