PREVENT FIRES IN YOUR HOME

■ Book a licensed gas-fitter to check your gas heater ■ Check chimneys, flues and fire boxes for cracks, rust and debris ■ Check electric blankets for kinks in the wiring ■ Clean the lint filter in your dryer (and continue to do this after every use) ■ Check appliances for visibly frayed or damaged wiring ■ Have working smoke alarms. By law, every home must have at least one working smoke alarm – but the safest option is to install an alarm in every room where someone sleeps. ■ Get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000) ■ Prepare a home fire escape plan and practice escaping quickly and safely. ■ Complete the CFA’s Home Fire Safety Checklist to see if you’ve done everything you can to protect you and your family. ■ Think about older relatives, neighbours, friends or adult children who’ve recently moved out of home. ■ Assist a loved one - check their smoke alarm, prepare an escape plan and complete a home fire safety checklist.