Reduce the Risk - Home Fire Safety

Fires can start and spread quickly. Being able to to get out quickly if there’s a fire in your home is key to staying safe. The Reduce the Risk program helps people and communities prevent and respond to fire emergencies at home. It teaches you about common causes of home fires and ways to make homes safer from fire.

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Topic: Home fire
Delivery mode: Live online session, In-person
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Adults

What you'll learn

Common causes of fires inside the home.
How to reduce the risk of fires starting in your home.
Why working smoke alarms are important for detecting fires.
How to test smoke alarms.
What makes home fires dangerous.
How to create a home fire escape plan that works for you.

Who is it for?

Reduce the Risk is for anyone who wants to learn how to prevent home fires, how to detect them, and what to do if a fire starts.

It is ideal for people who want to grow their understanding of home fire safety and make an effective home fire escape plan.

Which topics are covered?

Reduce the Risk is a free and easy-to-understand program about home fire safety. You'll learn what to do if a fire happens in your home and what usually causes home fires.

Topics covered include:

Understanding the risk of home fire
Simple ways to make your home safer
Working smoke alarms in the right places
How to make a good home fire escape plan

How is the program delivered?

Reduce the Risk is delivered through sessions that last about 1 hour. They can be run one-on-one or in groups.

Local community groups can set up sessions to take part in this program. Here are some ways to offer the sessions:

At community events, like those at fire stations and town halls.
For specific groups, such as seniors, multicultural communities, or clubs.
Online, for those who prefer to learn from home.

Key resources

Resources

Home Fire Escape Plan Template

This template will help you to create a home fire escape plan that works for you.

Download (PDF 75KB)

Page last updated: Friday, 11 September 2026 1:35:16 PM

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