Escape Plans

Surviving a house fire

Do you know what to do if fire breaks out in your home?

Many families owe their lives to working smoke alarms.

A home fire can expose you to temperatures in excess of 600 degrees C. However, most people die from inhaling smoke and toxic gasses long before the flames reach them.

Families who are well-prepared are more likely to escape their homes safely and without panic.

You can't smell smoke when asleep, so smoke alarms are an essential early-warning system to alert you and your family to the dangers of fire and smoke.

More information about escape plans can be found here on the Country Fire Authority's website.

Alternatively, contact your local fire brigade and they can assist you in making an escape plan.

You can contact Warragul Fire Brigade by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by one of the options on our Contact Us page.

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