Fire and Rescue NSW Station 295 Forster

06/09/2026

05/06/2026

Pulled the electric blanket out of the cupboard for the first cold night? Check it before you switch it on.

Look for frays, scorch marks, exposed wires or damage to the controller. If anything looks off, bin it.

Never fold one while it's on. Never sleep on it switched on.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

05/06/2026

Heaters need space. A lot of it.

Keep curtains, bedding, lounges, throws and drying racks at least one metre away.

Switch them off before you leave the room or go to bed. Never use outdoor heaters indoors.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

05/06/2026

Fires in the kitchen are the leading cause of house fires in NSW. The cause is almost always the same. Unattended cooking.

If you have to leave the kitchen, turn the stove off. A hot pan only needs a minute.

Cold dinner beats a house fire.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

05/06/2026

Phones, laptops, e-bike batteries. They all generate heat while charging.

Charging on a bed, doona or pillow traps that heat against fabric. Lithium-ion fires can start fast.

Charge on a hard, flat surface. Keep batteries off bedding.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

03/06/2026

You won't have time to think it through when smoke is filling the hallway.
Walk through your home and find two ways out of every room. Pick a safe meeting place outside. Practise it with everyone you live with, kids included.
Plan it now, while it's still just a plan. Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe
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01/06/2026

“Check your BLEEPING smoke alarm”
SMOKE ALARM ACTION DAY IS TODAY
It only takes a few seconds to test your alarm
A working smoke alarm can provide those critical seconds needed to escape safely in the event of a fire.
🏠 Smoke alarms save lives… but only if they’re working!
✅ TEST IT.
✅ CHECK IT.
✅ PROTECT IT.
Take one minute today, to press the test button on every smoke alarm in your home. That simple action could make all the difference when seconds count. ⏱️❤️
Can’t reach your smoke alarm? 🤔just use a broom handle, or a feather duster
or call us to help you out 🥰. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒
Whether you need assistance testing your alarm, changing a battery, or replacing a faulty smoke alarm, simply:
📞 Contact your local Fire and Rescue NSW station, or
💻 Complete the online request form at:
🌐 https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/safety-visits
Together, we’re building safer homes and safer communities, one smoke alarm at a time. 🏡❤️

28/05/2026

With the current wet weather & cooler months incoming, don't forget to check your smoke alarms. The use of heaters and dryers during this colder period always creates a higher risk within the community, so share this around so we can get the message out there. Also, make it part of a conversation with your family and friends.

26/05/2026

A smoke alarm that doesn't work is just a plastic disc on the ceiling.

Test yours every month. If it doesn't beep, replace the battery. If it's older than 10 years, replace the alarm.

Need help checking or installing one?
We can help.
Book a Safety Visit: fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe