June 3rd, 2024CFA launches home safety update for folk most at risk
The CFA’s ‘Prevent Detect Escape: Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk’ e-learning module has recently been updated and is now available to complete for free, online.
The autumn leaves have fallen, and the weather has become cooler. We are all curling up on the couch and turning on our heaters for the months ahead. The CFA says this is a perfect time to turn our minds to home fire safety.
A concerning 62 per cent of the people who died in home fires between 2003-2017 had a disability. The significant statistic was the catalyst for CFA to develop the ‘Prevent Detect Escape’ e-learning module with Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) in 2022.
More than 4,000 people have now completed the module, and we received feedback from more than 1,000 of them.
Some of the comments the CFA has since received include the following:
“The module is very informative and practical. I will bring this topic to family discussion and share it with my elderly neighbour, particularly the Escape Plan.”
“Overall, clear and would assist members discussing this with their community.”
“Makes me think of more action in the home in case of a fire. Will be discussing a plan with my children ASAP.”
“It was great. Better than just reading content. I find listening and watching videos much more engaging.”
“As a burns survivor, I think this type of training is a must for EVERYONE.”
The CFA received some suggestions for improvement, and has since updated the module. The updated module includes:
- new scenario-based learning
- improved accessibility features
- hoarding information
- clearer smoke alarm information
- quizzes at the end of each section
The CFA is encouraging everyone to complete the hour-long e-learning module which can be found on the CFA website.
