Check your Hotspots

Check your Hotspots

Keep your loved ones safe. A little time spent now can save years of hurt and misery

Mother and daughter from 2008 hotspots campaign

Rosa’s mother, Maria, suffered severe burns last winter when a candle set her nightdress ablaze.
“The fire happened in a split second
– three operations, five weeks in hospital and we never knew whether she was going to pull through...”

Doctor Michael Weymouth, Alfred Hospital

“There are so many simple, every-day things that can lead to catastrophic burns. It’s really important to be vigilant
– particularly for the old and the very young.”

Dr Michael Weymouth –
Plastic Surgeon, Burns Unit,
Alfred Hospital.

Home Fire Safety Website

Visit www.homefiresafety.com.au for valuable advice about home fire hazards and how you can prevent them from happening.

For a printed brochure, please call CFA on 9262 8416 or MFB on 9665 4464.
Winter is a high risk time for house fires, so taking care to check your hotspots could save the life of someone you love.

Winter fire safety checklist

The Hotspot House

View MFB and CFA's list of fire safety tips.

Download the HotSpots Checklist (pdf 52k)

Search for hotspots in the Hotspot House, and find out where the fire risks might be in your home.

Download the HotSpots House (pdf 81k)

Visit the website and the Hotspot House now...

Most fatal fires occur in the home, but the real tragedy is that many of these can be avoided.

Download the Your Home Fire Safety brochure (pdf 773k)

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