The Commander of Fire and Rescue NSW’s New England/North-West region will address media outlets about an upcoming campaign to promote caravan fire safety during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
FRNSW crews are planning a sweep through busy local caravan parks this week, checking the condition of smoke alarms and providing van owners with preventative safety advice.
visiting caravan and campervanners
FRNSW is embarking on a Tamworth Country Music Festival Fire Safety Campaign, reminding scores of visiting caravan
NSW Laws make it compulsory to have at least one working smoke alarm inside a van near the bed and another one positioned in the annex, if used as a sleeping area.
FRNSW is embarking on a Tamworth Country Music Festival Fire Safety Campaign, reminding scores of visiting caravan and campervanners that a working smoke alarm can often mean the difference between survival and a fire tragedy.
Best warning option
“It’s not just the flames that can take your life, it’s also the toxic smoke that can render you unconscious and kill you during a fire,” said FRNSW New England/North-West Zone Commander, Tom Cooper.
“Remember, you can’t smell when you’re asleep so a working smoke alarm is your best warning option if a fire breaks out,” said Superintendent Cooper, adding “Just like at home, it’s also crucial you and your loved ones have a fire escape plan to get out of the caravan in the event of an emergency.”
- When: 10 am Tomorrow (Wednesday, 17 January)
- Where: Music Festival Headquarters, Fitzroy Street, Tamworth
- Who: Supt Tom Cooper, FRNSW, New England/North-West Region Zone Commander