CFA – Smoke Alarms Save Lives

A recent fire services survey of 350 respondents revealed that:

Only 17 per cent of people had smoke alarms in their bedrooms.
Nearly half (47%) of people do not have a smoke alarm in any living room.

CFA and FRV data reveals:

Over the last 10 years, CFA has responded to more than 14,000 residential fires, where 490 have resulted in a casualty (fatality or serious injury).
Last year, there were 723 residential house fires incidents and 110 started in bedrooms or lounge rooms.
Residential fires that result in fatalities and/or serious injuries start in lounge and sleeping areas.
Most are caused by mechanical failure of heating systems, appliances and equipment.
Nearly half (47%) of people do not have a smoke alarm in any living room.

Smoke alarm tips:

Only working smoke alarms save lives.
Smoke alarms must be located between each bedroom area and the rest of the house.
Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom and living area.
Smoke alarms should be installed on the ceiling at least 30cm from the wall, or installed on the wall at least 30cm from the ceiling to avoid dead air space.
Smoke alarms should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or dusted at least once a year to remove particles that will affect smoke alarm performance.
More information available https://rb.gy/mi3wu

CFA Media: 1300 232 633 cfamedia@cfa.vic.gov.au FRV Media: 1300 173 744 media@frv.vic.gov.au

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