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Q U E E N S L A N D F I R E A N D E M E R G E N C Y S E RV I C E S
HOME FIRESAFETY
Prevent fires at home
VISUAL GUIDE
Q U E E N S L A N D F I R E A N D E M E R G E N C Y S E RV I C E S
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If you have an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000).
000EMERGENCY
Choose a safe meeting place e.g. letterbox.
Make a home escape plan in case of fire.
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Change the battery in your smoke alarm once a year, if required.
Test and clean your smoke alarm monthly.
Make sure you can get out of your house if there is a fire.
If there is a fire in your house, get down low and go, go go!
Have keys handy to get out and stay out.
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Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking.
Never leave cooking
unattended.
Make sure you have fire safety equipment nearby and know how
to safely use it.
Do not use portable stoves inside.
Cook outside when using portable stoves.
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20 minutes
Keep matches and lighters away from children.
Cool a burn under cold running water.
Do not store gas bottles inside.
Store gas bottles outside.
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Keep everything 2 metres from the heater.
Protect fires with a guard.
2 metres
Never leave burning candles or incense unattended.
Do not smoke in bed.
Ensure cigarette butts are out.
Do not hang towels or blankets over the heater to warm up.
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Use power boards like this.
Do not add double adapters or link powerboards.
Do not leave laptops, tablets or mobile phones
charging on soft surfaces like beds or lounges.
Always charge devices on hard surfaces like
the kitchen bench or table.
Check all electrical items for frayed or broken wires.
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Clean clothes dryer lint filters regularly to prevent fires.Turn off electrical items at the power point.
Check electric blankets and turn them off when going to sleep.
Switch OFF
Switch OFF
For further information on your home fire safety needs, visit
www.qfes.qld.gov.au
To book your free Safehome visit call 13 7468 or
go to www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Safehome
Safehome is a free program where firefighters will assist you to recognise fire and safety hazards in and around the home.
Produced by: Queensland Fire and Emergency Service with assistance from the Tasmania Fire Service and the Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania)
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