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Welcome to the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service

Discussion Paper on Smoke Alarms

You are invited to comment on the proposal of smoke alarms that the Northern Territory Government is considering after a recommendation from the Coroner's Office.

BUSHFIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Check your local sign for today's Fire Danger Rating, or go to the Bureau of Meteorology's website via the following link:

BOM Fire Weather Forecasts

Bushfire Management Plan 2010 - 2012

The Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) (in conjunction with Bushfires NT) is the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout the Territory.

While firefighters are best known for attending fires in homes or buildings, the NTFRS provides a vast range of other fire and rescue services including:

  • Rescue – road accident and other types of rescue
  • Chemical and hazardous material incident management
  • Community awareness and education on fire and safety issues
  • Juvenile Fire Awareness and Intervention
  • Fire safety compliance inspection of commercial buildings and building plans
  • Administering legislation relating to fire and safety in buildings and on rural property
  • Rural land management advice regarding the role and use of fire as a hazard mitigation tool
  • Hazard abatement
  • Fire cause investigation
  • Fire alarm monitoring
  • Fire safety advice to the general community

The NTFRS provides these services as well as responding to fires in homes, buildings, vehicles and on the land, and maintaining a maximum level of operational preparedness of staff and fire and rescue equipment.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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