Having the right products available in the home is imperative to ensure the necessary level of fire safety.

Smoke alarms

Australia Fire Services recommend Photoelectric smoke alarms for every home.

Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect the slow, smouldering smoke that is usually the precursor of a house fire.

Where should I install a Smoke Alarm?

Smoke alarms are best mounted on the ceiling at lease 30cm from the walls

How often should I test my smoke alarm?

You should check your smoke alarm monthly.

Simply press the test button on the Smoke alarm every month and wait for the beep sound.

Family First photoelectric smoke alarms feature

* Test button only,
* Test and hush button,
* 10 year lithium battery sealed smoke alarm,
* Escape light,
* 240V mains power
* Carbon monoxide alarm.

Fire extinguishers

In addition to a working smoke alarm, every household should have at least one fire extinguisher in the home. Fire extinguishers provide extra protection in case of a small fire.

Fire extinguishers are classified according to what they are useful at extinguishing. The most common Fire Extinguisher for household use is the ABE type Dry powder.

Type A: For combustible material such as wood, paper and cloth.
Type B: For flammable liquid fires such as kitchen grease and oil.
Type E: For electrical equipment.

Where should I keep the fire extinguisher?

The most common area to keep a fire extinguisher is close to where a fire might happen, such as in the kitchen. Grease fires can usually be contained or put out if there is a fire extinguisher in place.

Do not keep a fire extinguisher next to the stove, because in case of a fire, you could have difficulty reaching it.

How do I use a fire extinguisher?

When using a fire extinguisher there are some basic principles which can be easily remembered from the acronym PASS.
P ULL THE PIN
A IM AT BASE OF FIRE
S QUEEZE THE OPERATING HANDLE
S WEEP FROM SIDE TO SIDE

Fire blanket

In addition to a working smoke alarm, every household should have at least one fire blanket. Fire blankets provide extra protection in case of a small fire.

Where should I keep the fire blanket?

Fire Blankets are best mounted on the wall where they are easily accessible. They should never be stored in cupboard or close to any cooking appliances.

How does a fire blanket work?

A fire blanket is mainly used to cut off the oxygen supply to the fire. A fire blanket is very quick and effective to put out a small fire.