Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival - Tamworth

Published: 24 Jan 2025 02:24pm

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are striking the right chord with festivalgoers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, ensuring fire safety takes centre stage at the iconic event, which attracts around 70,000 visitors each year.

As part of a larger fire safety campaign running throughout the festival, FRNSW is conducting a blitz on smoke alarms in caravans, motorhomes and annexes. Firefighters are checking and replacing alarms to ensure all campers have working smoke alarms.

Encouragingly, fewer smoke alarms are needing to be replaced this year, with around 10 alarms installed or replaced each day, compared to 35-40 in previous years.

This highlights that the fire safety message is resonating with the community.

Beyond the smoke alarm blitz, firefighters are proactively managing the increased risks posed by the large number of campers during the festival.

Their efforts include delivering fire safety education around cooking practices, checking BBQ hoses and connections and ensuring that hydrants in the area are always accessible.

FRNSW has been working closely with Tamworth Regional Council to incorporate fire safety information into the festival’s booking process, ensuring attendees are informed about safety measures well before their arrival.

FRNSW crews will remain on-site for the duration of the festival, continuing their safety efforts to ensure a successful and safe event for all attendees.

Quotes attributable to Superintendent Tom Cooper, Zone Commander Region North 3:

“It’s great to see so many caravan owners embracing fire safety and ensuring their smoke alarms are working. This simple step can save lives and prevent tragedies.”

“We’re proud to work closely with Council and the community to ensure the festival remains safe for everyone. The collaboration and proactive steps by festivalgoers show how effective fire safety education can be.”

For more information on how to be fire safe while home or away visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

Media note: Footage including b roll and interviews is available here: https://vimeo.com/1049535183/91611dcaf8?share=copy [external link]

Updated: 24 Jan 2025 01:30pm

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Stations nearby

TAMWORTH Fire Station

103 Carthage Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

SOUTH TAMWORTH Fire Station

9-11 The Ringers Road, Hillvue NSW 2340

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