The team from Bowral Fire Station will be sharing fire safety tip online as part of a week-long open day program.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fire and Rescue NSW will be moving their open day online to protect both our community and staff.
The open day will now run via the Fire and Rescue website and social media from 10am on May 16 until 4pm May 22.
The community can get in touch with their local fire station throughout the entire week with station tours being live streamed on Facebook.
Superintendent Michael Jay manager community engagement unit said the online Fire and Rescue open week was a great way for the community to ensure their homes were fire safe this winter.
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"There will be an opportunity for the community to have a virtual tour of their local station as well as question and answer time with firefighters," he said.
"As we move into winter it is important for every home to be fire safe, our firefighters can walk you through how to check your smoke alarms and help you come up with a fire escape plan."
Keep up with our open day activities by visiting fire.nsw.gov.au or by visiting the Fire and Rescue NSW Facebook page.
Bowral Fire Station will participate in Open Day through videos and demonstrations on winter fire safety, particularly on smoke alarm maintenance and using heating appliances like electric blankets safely.
The station will also do a HAZMAT demonstration and a virtual tour of its collection of fire fighting memorabilia.
FRNSW has provided the following tips for fire safety in the home:
- Only working smoke alarms double the chance of survival - regularly check your alarm is working.
- Keep looking when cooking - do not leave cooking unattended at any time.
- Know and practice your fire escape plan
- Don't overload power points and power boards.
- Always keep a meter from the heater
- If there is a fire get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000)
