Campaign kit: Home fire safety

Events for the month of May:

• 10 May 2025: Open Day from 10am - 2pm
• 1 June 2025: Smoke Alarm Action Day - campaign kit coming soon

Open Day 2025

On Saturday, 10 May from 10am - 2pm, Fire and Rescue NSW Fire Stations are rolling up their doors and inviting you in!

Firefighters will be answering questions, showing you around their trucks and sharing advice on how to keep your family safe this winter.

Find your local station here: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/openday.

Working Smoke Alarms

A working smoke alarm is your best early warning sign of fire and cuts the risk of fire-related deaths in half.
Test you have a working smoke alarm in your home or book a Safety Visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

Safety Visits

Complacency and inaction are the top risks to home fire safety.
Not sure where to start? A FRNSW Safety Visit helps lower the risk of accidental home fires.
Book your visit today: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

Shop. Charge. Recharge

Lithium-ion batteries have become a leading fire hazard, posing serious risks in homes.
Identify the early warning signs and prevent a fire in your home.Visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/chargesafe

Fire related injuries and deaths rise significantly in the cooler months and Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters are urging the community to spend the month of May preparing their homes for a safe season.

Their top tips for a fire safe home include:

• Install a working smoke alarm on every level of your home.
• Check electric and gas heaters before use. Check cords for fraying and damage.
• Draw, discuss and practice an escape plan with your household.

For more tips on improving home fire safety visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe