Research CFA

14/06/2026

Another Sunday maintenance for the books ☀️

10/06/2026

🍳 Kitchen Fire Safety Tips
The kitchen is the room where most home fires start.
Staying alert is your best defence — keep looking while you’re cooking to prevent a small distraction from turning into a dangerous fire.

• Check that all heat sources are turned off
Before leaving home or going to sleep, make sure the stove, cooktop, oven and any other heat‑producing appliances are switched off.

• Never use water on an oil or grease fire
Water can cause burning oil to splatter and spread the fire. Use a fire blanket or appropriate extinguisher instead.

• Always supervise children in the kitchen
Keep kids at a safe distance from hot surfaces, appliances and cooking activities.

• Equip your kitchen with a fire extinguisher and fire blanket
Every kitchen should have both. Take the time to learn how to use them safely and confidently.

07/06/2026

⚡ Electrical & Charging Safety Tips ⚡
Electrical fires are one of the most common types of fires in the home, and they can start quickly when appliances, wiring or devices fail.

Here are some tips to stay safe from electrical fires:
• Keep power leads tidy and avoid overloading power boards

• Only use approved charging devices
Use chargers and cables that meet Australian safety standards. Cheap or unapproved devices can overheat or fail.

• Charge devices on non‑combustible surfaces
Place phones, tablets, and other rechargeable items on hard, non‑flammable surfaces like a bench or table.
Unplug them as soon as they’re fully charged.

• Clean the lint filter in your dryer before every use
Lint buildup is a major fire hazard. Empty the filter and check around the dryer for dust or debris every time you use it.

• Use timers to help prevent overcharging
Timers or smart plugs can help ensure devices aren’t left charging for long periods, reducing the risk of overheating.

04/06/2026

The crew has been hitting the training ground hard recently, running through practical scenarios to keep our skills sharp and strengthen our response.

But the real value comes during the debrief. We always make sure to go through "Leigh's learnings"reflecting on the scenario, breaking down our response, and figuring out how we can do things even better next time.

31/05/2026

Swap the home office for the fire station! ☕💻🚒
Do you live close to the station and work from home?

Research CFA is 100% volunteer-powered, and we are always looking for locals who have the daytime flexibility to help keep our community safe.

Comment down below or message and we can get the journey started.

28/05/2026

Did you know that on June 1st

we are asking everyone to check their smoke alarms.

It only takes a few seconds to push the button, so take action to ensure you have working smoke alarms in your homes.

Support those around you to test theirs too.

Find out more at

Only working smoke alarms save lives. Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery when daylight savings ends.

21/05/2026

Cars always reverse-parked in the driveway. A pair of slip-on shoes right at the front door. Clean socks always sitting within arm's reach.

Why do our Research CFA members do this? Because when you call 000, every second matters.
From the moment our pagers go off with your emergency, we have just 4 minutes to stop our lives, get to the station, put on our gear, jump in the truck, figure out the game plan, and roll out the door.

Those little habits at home shave seconds off our response time. We do it because we are entirely committed to getting to you as quickly as possible when you need us most.

17/05/2026

🏠 Home Fire Escape Planning
No matter what type of home you live in, it’s essential to know exactly what to do if a fire occurs. Being prepared helps you act quickly, stay safe and protect the people you care about when every second matters.

• Draw your home’s floor plan and identify two ways out of every room - Take time to map out exits, windows and pathways and discuss these with everyone you live with, including where your going to meet outside. Practise your plan regularly so you all become confident.

• Stay low and out of the smoke - If there is a fire, get down low where the air is cleaner and crawl to the nearest safe exit.

• Alert others as you escape - Warn people on your way out by calling out "fire, fire!". If it’s safe, close doors behind you to slow the spread of fire and smoke.

• Get out and stay out - Never go back inside for belongings, instead go to the safe meeting place outside your home, such as the letterbox or front gate.

• Call 000 and ask for FIRE - Once you’re safely outside, call emergency services and clearly request the fire brigade.

13/05/2026

A big thank you to Sydney-based photographer Leslie Liu () for photographing our brigade on Tuesday evening - we had lots of fun and can’t wait to see how they turn out! 📸🎞️

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there! 🌸🚒

To the mums who wear the yellow coat, the mums holding down the fort at home when the siren sounds, and every mother in the Research community.

We hope you get thoroughly spoilt today. You’ve earned it! 🥰🥞☕