Community Safety

Home Fire Safety

Visit the Home Fire Safety website

30 per cent of house fires start in the kitchen, this is more than any other room of the house.

A series of advertisements highlighting this important message will air on radio and television during winter.

Learn more about protecting your family at www.homefiresafety.com.au.

 

In Australia each year more than 50 people die as a result of fire, with many more injured.

Even when no one is hurt, the emotional cost of the loss of a home with cherished possessions and memories is very traumatic.

Our homes are familiar places to us and we can tend to become complacent or distracted about potential fire hazards, but they are there. 

Use this section to find out the many things that you can do to make your home safer for both you and your family.

 

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Safety Tip

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authority Council (AFAC) recommends monthly testing of smoke alarms to ensure they are working correctly.

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Only working Smoke Alarms save lives.

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