Autumn 2025 fire safety campaign kit

As we transition into the cooler autumn months, it's important to remember that older adults, particularly those who are physically impaired or frail, face a greater risk in the event of a fire.

Nearly 50% of house fire fatalities involve people aged 65 and over.

By actively engaging with this group, we can reduce fire risks, increase awareness, and enhance safety in our communities.

Use this campaign period to build momentum and drive engagement with seniors.

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Through our FREE Safety Visit program firefighters can assist elderly residents who need smoke alarms installed, or batteries replaced.

Learn more or book a visit today: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

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Supporting someone with dementia means finding the right balance between independence and fire safety.

Learn how you can support with our fact sheet: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/home-fire-safety/dementia

As we transition into the cooler autumn months, it's important to remember that older adults, particularly those who are physically impaired or frail, face a greater risk in the event of a fire. Sadly, nearly 50% of house fire fatalities involve people aged 65 and over.

Here are some essential tips to help you stay fire safe this autumn:

• Make sure smoke alarms are installed and working - test them monthly and change batteries annually.
• If you are unable to maintain your smoke alarms, contact your local fire station. Firefighters can assist elderly residents who live by themselves and need smoke alarms installed and batteries replaced through our FREE Safety Visit program: fire.nsw.gov.au/visits
• Have an escape plan in place, practice it and make sure your family/carer knows about it - it's particularly vital for people with reduced mobility to practice their escape plan. Where possible know two safe ways out of every room in your home.
• When at home, leave keys in or near deadlocks so that you can quickly escape in an emergency.
• If you have difficulty hearing, then consider installing special smoke alarms which have a flashing strobe light and vibrating pad that can be placed under a pillow and which activates when the smoke alarm sounds.

More information on how to stay fire safe can be found at www.fire.nsw.gov.au/seniors

Educating young people about fire safety helps build lifelong habits that reduce fire and other risks.

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Parents play a vital role in educating their kids about fire safety.

Not sure where to start? Visit our https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/education/games for fun, educational, age-appropriate fire safety information.

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Fire is a tool NOT a toy.
Talk to your kids about fire safety and visit https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/education/fascination

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Fire and Rescue NSWs award-winning Fire Education program is FREE for all educators in NSW.
Mapped to the curriculum, students will learn life-saving skills and enjoy a visit from their local firefighters. Learn more: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/education/programs

Teaching kids about fire safety is the most effective way to reduce the risk of fire-related harm.

Underpinned by rigorous, evidence-based research, Fire and Rescue NSW are proud to offer their award winning FireEd program to educators across NSW.

The curriculum mapped program offers fire safety skills tailored to from Pre Ed to Stage 2. Students will also enjoy a visit from their local firefighters!

Learn more, or book your visit: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/education/fireEd

Surge in incidents: FRNSW responded to 165 Lithium-ion related battery fires in 2022, rising to 273 in 2023 and 324 in 2024 - a 96% increase over three years.

As e-bikes, e-scooters, and other LiB-powered devices become more popular among young people, raising awareness about safe use, charging, and disposal is more critical than ever.

Click here to access our Shop, Charge, Recycle safely campaign toolkit for promotional resources.