WEST Yorkshire fire chiefs are urging people to make a potentially life-saving move when they change their clocks this weekend.

The fire service wants home owners to get into the habit of testing their alarm at least twice a year and has linked the reminder to the clock changes.

A West Yorkshire Fire spokesman said: “Turning the clocks back for an extra hour in bed will already be on the ‘to-do’ list for the majority of households.

“While time-keeping is a vital part of our lives and we all keep our clocks working to stay on track, it’s shocking to know that many people forget to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones by keeping their smoke alarm in the same working order.

“A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and call 999. But only half of all householders who own a smoke alarm say that they test it regularly.”