Winter Fire Safety
Smoke Alarms save lives!
Smoke alarms save lives. Installing them at home is an easy and inexpensive precaution against tragedy. Smoke alarms do no prevent or extinguish fires, but they do provide an early warning that a fire has started, giving you precious extra time to evacuate and call the fire brigade. This is especially important at night, when occupants of the house are asleep. Most fatalities from house fires occur at night.
The Rural Fire Service provides comprehensive details on how to choose a smoke alarm; the most appropriate places to install them in your home; maintaining smoke alarms and what to do when they go off.
Contact details
Environmental Section
02 4980 0303 (ph)
02 4987 3612 (fax)
council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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