CFA North West Region Community Safety

12/06/2026

09/06/2026

There is no rewind in real life - make sure when using electrical items such as straighteners, hair dryers, laptops and phone chargers, that we are not putting them on soft surfaces and turning them off when finished.

01/06/2026

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day!
What action are you going to take to ensure you have working smoke alarms in your home?
Get the WHERE, WHY and HOW sorted by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarm

29/05/2026

Smoke Alarm Action Day is coming up on Monday 1st June 2026
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarms

26/05/2026

Smoke Alarm Action Day is coming up on Monday 1st June 2026

Together with fire agencies across Australia, we are asking everyone to check their smoke alarms.
It only takes a few seconds to push the button, so take action to ensure you have working smoke alarms in your homes. Support those around you to test theirs too.

Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarms

15/05/2026

🏠 Home Fire Escape Planning

No matter what type of home you live in, it’s essential to know exactly what to do if a fire occurs. Being prepared helps you act quickly, stay safe and protect the people you care about when every second matters.

• Draw your home’s floor plan and identify two ways out of every room - Take time to map out exits, windows and pathways and discuss these with everyone you live with, including where your going to meet outside. Practise your plan regularly so you all become confident.

• Stay low and out of the smoke - If there is a fire, get down low where the air is cleaner and crawl to the nearest safe exit.

• Alert others as you escape - Warn people on your way out by calling out "fire, fire!". If it’s safe, close doors behind you to slow the spread of fire and smoke.

• Get out and stay out - Never go back inside for belongings, instead go to the safe meeting place outside your home, such as the letterbox or front gate.

• Call 000 and ask for FIRE - Once you’re safely outside, call emergency services and clearly request the fire brigade.

08/05/2026

🔔 Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

• Replace 9‑volt batteries every year.
If your smoke alarm uses a 9‑volt battery, change the battery annually and replace the entire unit every 10 years to a lithium powered unit.

• Install additional smoke alarms where needed.
Add alarms in all bedrooms and in areas where battery‑powered devices are charged to increase early warning coverage.
Consider getting hardwired, interconnected alarm's installed- when one goes off, they all go off.

• Clean your smoke alarms regularly.
Dust or gently vacuum around the outside of the alarm’s cover to keep sensors clear and working properly.

• Pay attention to warning beeps.
If your smoke alarm emits a single, occasional beep, the battery may need replacing. If the beeping continues after changing the battery, the unit may be faulty and must be replaced.

Only working smoke alarms save lives.