People are starting to think about how to stay warm, particularly in the southern states, with homes starting to be warmed with heaters and fireplaces. The kitchen is also starting to be used more instead of BBQs from the summer season. Residential fires occur the most in the kitchen, so always be fire-safety conscious when you’re cooking.
And of course, households are always better protected from fire by following a few fire safety precautions and having a working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the home and in sleeping areas, fire extinguishers within reach in the kitchen and garage and a home escape plan.
Stay safe this Autumn with Quell.
Quell is one of the most respected names in fire and safety equipment boasting over 100 years’ experience in Australia.
Quell sets the benchmark for fire prevention, detection and protection with a comprehensive range of user friendly and competitively priced smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and home and personal safety products.
Quell fire safety products are the result of tireless research and development and are submitted to comprehensive testing before going to market. Our research and development efforts are underscored by our unflinching desire to protect people and property from fire.
Did you know that the sensitivity of smoke alarms can decrease over time? In some Australian States it is also a requirement to replace your smoke alarm every 10 years.
An outdated or faulty smoke alarm may just be as dangerous as having no smoke alarm at all. Being unprotected from the possibility of a fire is a risk Quell hopes no family has to face.
To know when your smoke alarm was manufactured, look for a batch number, which is typically printed near the battery compartment. For example, a batch number of 2417 indicates that the product was manufactured in the 24th week of 2017. All Quell alarms have a date of manufacture printed clearly on the base.
Some other handy tips to maintaining your smoke alarm include:
Australian laws requires all residential property owners to install at least one smoke alarm on each floor of the property however the exact requirements vary from state to state.
Not sure what your legal requirements are? Click on the handy links below to check.
Quell is one of the most respected names in fire and safety equipment boasting over 100 years’ experience in Australia.
Quell sets the benchmark for fire prevention, detection and protection with a comprehensive range of user friendly and competitively priced smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and home and personal safety products.
Quell fire safety products are the result of tireless research and development and are submitted to comprehensive testing before going to market. Our research and development efforts are underscored by our unflinching desire to protect people and property from fire.
Every second counts when it comes to fire safety.
So here’s just a few tips to help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Thanks to Fire & Rescue NSW who have provided an example of an escape plan with an empty grid so you can draw your own home fire escape plan. Download the escape plan today.
Once you’ve had the discussion with the family and worked out the appropriate escape plan for your home and family, don’t forget to practice regularly – both day and night!
Quell is one of the most respected names in fire and safety equipment boasting over 100 years’ experience in Australia.
Quell sets the benchmark for fire prevention, detection and protection with a comprehensive range of user friendly and competitively priced smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and home and personal safety products.
Quell fire safety products are the result of tireless research and development and are submitted to comprehensive testing before going to market. Our research and development efforts are underscored by our unflinching desire to protect people and property from fire.
