
Home Fire Safety
Learn how to recognize common hazards, prevent everyday fires and make safer choices in the kitchen, laundry room and throughout your home.
- Cooking safety
- Burn prevention
- Dryer safety
- Microwave safety
- Smoking materials

Learn how to recognize common hazards, prevent everyday fires and make safer choices in the kitchen, laundry room and throughout your home.
Enjoy celebrations and seasonal traditions while reducing the risks created by candles, decorations, heating equipment and fireworks.


Prepare your household with working alarms, a clear escape plan and simple steps everyone can practise before an emergency happens.
Find practical guidance for common household activities, equipment and materials that can create a fire risk when they are not handled safely.


Learn how emergency services work in Richmond, when to call for help and how Richmond Fire-Rescue supports you, your family and the community.
Understand the shared responsibilities that help protect residents, maintain fire-protection systems and keep apartment, strata and rental buildings prepared for an emergency.

Explore interactive fire-safety education or visit our frequently asked questions for quick guidance on common Richmond Fire-Rescue topics.
Access interactive learning resources designed to help children, families and educators build practical fire-safety knowledge.
Explore Online EducationFind straightforward answers about fire safety, inspections, permits, emergency response and other commonly requested information.
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