Home Fire Safety

When buying or selling a home, we are quick to think of the obvious features that make the property desirable.

However homes that feature a few simple fire safety features are priceless.
CFA attends more than 1000 house fires every year, so protecting your family and your home is worth every cent.

• Make sure you have a working smoke alarm
• Home fire safety equipment including a fire blanket and fire extinguisher (and learn how to use it)
• Make a home fire escape plan and practise it with all members of your family
• Teach all members of the family how to dial 000 in an emergency

Fortunately there are a few simple things you can do to help protect your family from the dangers of fire. Taking the time to “check your hotspots”, making sure you have a working smoke alarm, and preparing a home escape plan can give you a greater chance of avoiding the devastating effects of fire.

Your local Gisborne CFA responds to fire and emergencies 24/7. Some people are surprised to learn that 100% of members in the Macedon Ranges are volunteers –fully trained fire fighters committed to protecting our community. So next time you see our fire fighters responding to an emergency, spare a thought for these guys and girls who have dropped everything to be there in someone’s time of need.

If you would like to learn more, or even bring the kids down to see a fire truck up close, drop in any Sunday morning and say hello.