Safehome is an initiative designed to assist all householders in recognising fire and safety hazards in and around the home. Once the hazards are identified you can take steps to eliminate them. Firefighters will visit you upon request at a time convenient to you.
The purpose of the program is to eliminate, as much as possible, any fire and safety hazards around the home. The intent is to reduce death and injury and property damage due to home fires and accidents. Firefighters will advise you on correct positioning of smoke alarms and discuss fire safety concerns.
If a fire starts, toxic fumes can overcome you. Photoelectric smoke alarms see smoke and will alert you early, so you can escape. With interconnected alarms, you will be alerted no matter where you are, or where the fire starts. New legislation specifies the type, positioning, and interconnectedness of alarms, which are critical factors for an early warning and quick escape.
The loss of life through fire is devastating and something that can affect not only those closest, but also the broader community. Did you know that most fires occur at night while people are asleep? Take precautions and protect yourself, your family and your home.
Every year a small number of fires costs the Queensland community dearly. Some of these fires escape from smaller fires that were lit for good reasons. If people are careful with fire, the loss and damage to possessions, property and the environment can be greatly reduced. The information in this section will help you understand the Fire Warden and Permit to Light Fire System - the process you need to follow for lighting a fire outdoors and your responsibilities when using fire outdoors.
