Cause for alarm

As a world leader in fire safety, we want to rally everyone around this cause.

People everywhere deserve to feel safe and protected at home. That’s why Kidde created Cause For Alarm – a fire education and safety initiative addressing fire safety gaps. We’re on a mission to provide all communities with the necessary support, educational resources and product solutions needed to have a safe and healthy home.

On average, more than one person dies in house fires each week in Australia.¹

73% of all house fire fatalities have started out in the bedroom or loungeroom, and the majority have been caused by cigarettes or similar smoking materials.²

Socioeconomic situations, age, disabilities and other factors dramatically impact the risk of fire-related deaths.³

Fatal residential fires in Australia occur most commonly between the hours' of 8pm-8am, particularly from midnight to 4am.⁴

Fire Safety Resources

Kidde Australia are pleased to offer copyright-free material for public use in relation to fire and carbon monoxide safety

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Beeps That Last, Get Out Fast

We created a special song to help educate kids and families on how to get to safety when there’s a fire.

Take a listen now!

Children's Fire Safety Resources

From fire safety overviews to fun and educational games, Kidde has you covered with a range of fire safety resources.

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References

^1. https://www.afac.com.au/auxiliary/publications/newsletter/article/research-opens-door-on-residential-fire-deaths?utm_source=AFAC+News+2018&utm_campaign=95548e6e9b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_03_11_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3989291b77-95548e6e9b-226066137
^2. https://www.cgu.com.au/blog/5-common-causes-house-fires#:~:text=Home%20heating,the%20bedroom%20and%20lounge%20room
^3. https://www.afac.com.au/auxiliary/publications/newsletter/article/research-opens-door-on-residential-fire-deaths?utm_source=AFAC+News+2018&utm_campaign=95548e6e9b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_03_11_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3989291b77-95548e6e9b-226066137
^4. https://www.bnhcrc.com.au/sites/default/files/managed/downloads/preventable_residential_fire_fatalities_july_2003_to_june_2017_bushfire_and_natural_hazards_crc.pdf