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In this section, you'll find information on keeping your home fire safe. Checklists for reviewing fire safety, tips for creating an escape plan, things to look for both inside and outside the home, and information on smoke alarms and other fire safety devices.

Your community responsibility

Fire safety checklists

Is your home fire safe? Use our home fire safety checklists to quickly find anything that could be putting you at risk of fire.

  • Urban home fire safety checklist
  • Rural home fire safety checklist
  • Renter's home fire safety checklist

Smoke alarms and other safety devices

Information about smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, special needs safety equipment and other useful tools that will keep your home fire safe.

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Home sprinklers
  • Specialised safety equipment and service
  • Other useful equipment
  • Buying and Installing Smoke Alarms
  • Smoke Alarms checking and maintenance

Creating an escape plan

Inside your home

Tips for keeping the inside of your home fire safe, including how to take care of electronics and appliances.

  • Winter fire safety
  • In the kitchen
  • In the bedroom
  • Taking care of electronic devices and appliances
  • Lithium-ion battery safety

Outside your home

Tips for keeping the outside of your home fire safe, including advice on BBQs and Gas Cylinders, overgrown sections, and caravans.

  • BBQs and Gas Cylinders
  • Protect your home from outdoor fires
  • Fire hazards in your community
  • Caravans and sleep-outs
  • Access to the property for emergency services
  • The threat of rural fire

Renting or letting out your home

Fast Fire Facts

View our suite of Fast Fire Facts videos on our YouTube channel.

Heads up

Key learning taken from these various investigations are compiled and published in our "Heads Up" reports.

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