Smoke alarms save lives

With the end of daylight savings fast approaching, it’s important to talk about our household smoke alarms. On average, there are 3,000 house fires in Victoria each year, many of which could end in tragedy without working smoke alarms.

CFA is partnering once again with Bunnings to raise awareness of smoke alarms and home fire safety. All Victorian Bunnings stores will have a smoke alarm and home fire safety display in store from Monday 27 March to Sunday 2 April.

This year, daylight savings will end on Sunday 2nd April, and the fire fighters at the Gisborne CFA want to make sure that all of our locals have working smoke alarms. The message to remember is “Change your clocks; Change your smoke alarm batteries”. 9V smoke alarm batteries cost approximately $6.00 each, which isn’t a lot of money for something that could save your life.

We encourage locals to help their elderly family, friends and neighbours to test their smoke alarms each month. Remember… only working smoke alarms save lives!

Follow the Gisborne CFA Brigade on Facebook for more information, or contact the station on 5428 2596 if you have any questions.

Fire Fighter Sandra Barrotta