30/05/2026
Before winter settles in, take a moment to check one of the most important safety devices in your home, your smoke alarms.
🔥 Sunday 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day 🔥
Smoke alarms provide an early warning when every second matters. Modern homes can fill with smoke incredibly quickly during a fire, making working smoke alarms essential for protecting you and your family.
Now is the perfect time to:
✅ Test all smoke alarms in your home
✅ Check smoke alarms are installed in bedrooms, hallways and living areas
✅ Replace batteries if required
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old
✅ Review and practise your home fire escape plan
Many serious house fires start in sleeping areas, and if a fire occurs overnight, a working smoke alarm can provide the critical time needed to escape safely.
As the colder weather arrives, remember to:
🔥 Keep heaters at least one metre away from furniture, bedding and curtains
🕯️ Never leave candles unattended
🍳 Stay in the kitchen while cooking
A few minutes spent checking your smoke alarms today could make all the difference tomorrow.
🚒 From all of us at Phillip Island CFA, stay safe this winter and make sure your smoke alarms are ready when you need them most.
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