Home Fire Safety for Students

Useful home fire safety information for families

Many young people move out of home to study and may be living independently for the first time.

This information can help you to be fire safe in your home.

		Home Fire Safety The Tasmania Fire Service responds to over 400 house fires each year. What makes a house fire so devastating is the combination of fire, smoke and the production of poisonous gases. That’s why it’s essential you have working smoke alarms installed and a regularly practiced escape plan.. View Home Fire Safety website >
		Better Health Channel Burns and scalds are a high risk for children. Most hot water scalds happen to infants and toddlers in the bathroom. Bathroom and kitchen safety are important, and so is first aid knowledge. View Better Health Channel website >
		St John Ambulance Australia This selection of St John Fact Sheets are a guide to basic first aid procedures. They include a fact sheet for managing burns and scalds. View St John Abulance website >
		Free resources from TFS The Tasmanian Fire service offers a wide range of free fire safety material. You can download electronic files or order free printed publications. View the list od free TFS resources >
		Tasmania Fire Service home fire safety resources & information Protect your home, family and treasured possessions by taking the appropriate fire safety precautions. When you follow the correct safety measures, you are actively fighting fire. View Tasmania Fire Service website >