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Fire safety

Bushfire safety

When it comes to keeping your home and family safe from fires, whether they are house fires or bush fires, prevention is key.

Home safety

Most fatal fires are accidental and preventable. Fire home safety is about protecting you, your family and your home.

Smoke alarms

Smoke alarms are devices that detect smoke and sound an alarm, giving you valuable time to escape during a fire. Knowing how to install and maintain your smoke alarm could save your life.

Get out and stay out

During a fire, you have up to 2 minutes after the alarm before flames or smoke threaten your life. It's critical to be prepared by practicing an escape plan ahead of time—get out and stay out.

Safehome

Safehome is a voluntary program where a local fire fighter will visit your home, identify fire and safety hazards, and help you resolve them. Talking to the experts is one of the best ways of preventing a fire.

Last updated
28 February, 2012

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