77 September 2019 Merrijig community Newsletter

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September 2019 Message:
New CFA advice on smoke alarms
CFA now recommends that smoke alarms be installed in every living area and bedroom, and that they be
interconnected so that all alarms will sound if any one is activated.
Studies have shown that 85 percent of children do not wake to the sound of a smoke alarm. If a smoke alarm activates
in a child's bedroom, the parent's smoke alarm should be interconnected so that it goes off at the same time.
Legislation requires that all new homes (and those undergoing significant renovation) after May 2014, where there is a
need for multiple smoke alarms, they must be interconnected so that if one smoke alarm activates, they all do.
The increase in products and devices that we use in our home these days mean that fire could start anywhere in our
living areas and bedrooms. Modern home designs and the materials used in modern furnishings means that fire can
develop and spread much more quickly than 30 or 40 years ago. Having smoke alarms in every living area and bedroom,
including in hallways and stairs between floors increases the opportunity that a fire will be detected more quickly. This
will give your family the best chance of escape.
Fire-Ready Supper Dance
It's time to break out the party gear and round up your mates for our annual knees-up at the Merrijig Hall.
Saturday night 12 October.
Music by Merrijig's own band, LAST DRINKS.
Supper, raffle, auction. Proceeds to the hall and to our CFA brigade (towards replacement of our slip-on with something
more fit-for-purpose).
Look out for more information on tickets and table bookings.
New members
New members are always welcome at the Merrijig Brigade. Training is provided.
Contact Brigade Secretary Ross May on 0400 868 456.
Don’t forget to follow the brigade on Facebook. Search for Glenroy Merrijig Rural Fire Brigade, or just Merrijig CFA or
Rural Fire Brigade.
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