Video News Release - Smoke Alarm Campaign

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Content Summary:


Last year 70 Australian lives were lost in accidental house fires.  In a bid to prevent

these tragedies the fire services ask residents to change their smoke alarm battery

this April Fools day.


Don’t be a fool! Change your smoke alarm battery on April 1st campaign, supported

by Duracell, is an annual fire safety campaign promoting the importance of working

smoke alarms.  Smoke alarms provide a vital early warning signal in the event of a

fire.  


“Most of these deaths could have been prevented if the households had working

smoke alarms,” said Commander Frank Stockton. “It’s tragic when you think lives

could have been saved for as little as $5.75, the price of a long-lasting alkaline

battery.”


Research by the Australasian Fire Authorities Councils found that the absence of a

smoke alarm can increase the possibility of a fatality by 60%.


Fire services recommend you:

Test smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button with a broom handle.

Vacuum smoke alarms every six months to clean the vents.

Replace the battery annually with a long-lasting alkaline battery.

Install a smoke alarm outside the sleeping areas on every level of a house, and

install a smoke alarm in bedrooms if people sleep with their doors closed.   

Avoid locating smoke alarms near cooking appliances and bathrooms as the

smallest amount of smoke or steam can activate them.

The fire services also recommend that all homes be fitted with Australian Standards-

approved photo-electric smoke alarms.


State Contact:


Northern Territory

NT Fire Service media contact:

            Glenda Ramage

            08 8999 5511

 

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Queensland

QFRS Media Unit:


Chantelle Rule

           07 3247 8902


0419 748 270


Western Australia

FESA media contact:

            Anna Wood

            0427 386 367



Shot List: 



00.00 - 01.20   Fire brigade footage of house fires 

 

01.20 - 02.40   Smoke alarm footage including product shot, installing battery, 

                         testing, mounted on ceiling.

 

02.40 - 03.15   Interview (3 questions) with Commander Frank Stockton, MFB

                        Q.1      How effective are smoke alarms?

                        Q.2      What's the best time to change your battery?

                        Q.3      How many house fires are there in Australia every year?








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