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Smoke alarms
Only working smoke alarms save lives - install smoke alarms in every bedroom and living area.

Resources in languages other than English
Get information in your language to keep your loved ones and community safe from fires.

People at higher risk
The risk of a residential fire, as well as the risk of injury and death from fire, is greater in certain population groups.

Smoking practices
Smoking is a leading cause of house fire deaths in Australia, with many fires starting due to unsafe smoking behaviours.

Battery safety for consumers
Lithium-ion batteries can be a fire risk, read more to keep informed on how to stay safe around batteries.

Home fire prevention
There is a lot you can do to help prevent a fire from occurring in your home and to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Bush and grassfire safety
Bush and grassfires can happen in urban and regional areas. All Victorians should know their risk and be planned, prepared and informed.

False alarms
A false alarm occurs when FRV attends an incident to find there is no emergency and no need for firefighting or other expertise.
Community events
Visit our fire station displays or have our FRV firefighters attend your community event or festival.

Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman
Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman is a highly experienced leader with more than 35 years’ experience in emergency management.

Specialist response
Specialist response

Our work
FRV operates 85 stations across the State and supports volunteer response where required.
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