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Working smoke alarm saves another life

Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Following a house fire overnight, caused by a candle left unattended on a window-sill, the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is urging the public to be vigilant when choosing to use candles. [Media Release]

Road crash survivor educates SE students

Friday 11, May 2012
Surviving a road crash has had life-long effects for Eli Murn. Once a promising sportsman, Eli now has an acquired brain injury. [Media Release]

Winter House Fire Season Arrives

Friday, 27 April 2012
With the colder weather setting in, the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is warning of an increased risk of household fires involving equipment typically used during the colder weather such as ovens, heaters, fireplaces, clothes dryers and electric blankets. [Media Release]

Firefighter Saves Smoker's Life

Tuesday, 24 April 2012
A house fire at Kidman Park this afternoon, caused by smoking in bed, is a timely reminder to people not to smoke in bed. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Glenn Benham says "The female occupant of the home was rescued from her burning home by firefighters after falling asleep in bed while smoking earlier today." .[Media Release]

Narrow escape in child fire play

Wednesday, 18 April 2012
A child playing with matches is believed to have caused a house fire at Brahma Lodge in Adelaide's north today, prompting a state-wide safety warning.[Media Release]

Child fire danger

Friday, 13 April 2012
The MFS has issued a warning following another fire related incident involving small children.[Media Release]

Regional MFS stations on parade

Friday, 13 April 2012
16 regional MFS stations are currently taking part in annual audit and proficiency assessments, to showcase skills, community spirit and commitment to public safety.[Media Release]

Northgate fire causes $200,000 damage

Tuesday, 10 April 2012
A fire at a home in the northern Adelaide suburb of Northgate has caused more than $200,000 worth of damage to the property, and tragically claimed three family pets.[Media Release]

Fire in block of units claims one life

Monday, 2 April 2012
A fire in a block of units in Adelaide's inner north-western suburbs has claimed the life of an elderly resident.[Media Release]

Change your clock! Change your smoke alarm batteries!

Wednesday, 28 March 2012
South Australia's fire services remind the public that when daylight saving ends this weekend, it will be time to change your smoke alarm batteries. Earth Hour will also be marked this Saturday night, prompting the MFS to encourage the public not to take potential house fire risks with candles. [Media Release]

Road crash survivor educates Whyalla students