The Queensland Government has committed to changes that bring the state the most extensive smoke alarm regulations in the country. Tragically, in the past 12 years, over 150 people have died in Queensland house fires. Many will remember the fatal incident in 2011 when 11 people were killed in one house fire. The triggers for [...]
When it comes to your property, you don’t want to take chances. You want to install the best fire detector available in the market to ensure fire safety, protection, and compliance. But how exactly are you going to know what smoke alarms to install? Here are tips to help you pick the best fire detector [...]
Mothers are the ultimate hyphenates of the world. They can take care of the children, build an empire, deck out a home, and do more super amazing things all at the same time. And the marvel of it all is that they never stop giving everything they have just to ensure we’re safe and sound. [...]
Home fire safety is not just the responsibility of one person. It’s a collective effort of the entire community, the Government, and individuals. Imagine a world where no one would lose a home or a loved one due to fire. From the look of things, we still have a long way to go before that [...]
Fire prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. Smoke alarms coupled with a constant focus on safety can protect you and your family from the dangers of fire emergencies. But without us knowing, it’s the most ordinary items that could potentially spark a nasty flame, which could lead to fatal house fires. Here are objects around [...]
As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail, and when it comes to being safe, the stakes are high. In some cases, you have as little as 15 seconds to escape a fire so having a plan, wherever you are in the home, is critical to a fast exit. Queensland Fire and [...]
During the 'Silly Season' fires tend to be more frequent, costlier, and deadlier than at any other time of the year. Reports of open-flame fires more than double on Christmas Day compared to on any average day, and about twice as many on New Years. And when those fires occur, they do more damage: Property [...]
