NT Fire and Emergency Services 

Check your smoke alarm to win a ride in a fire truck

16 May 2025 

A working smoke alarm saves lives.

In the lead up to Smoke Alarm Action Day on Sunday 1 June, we’re encouraging you to be smart and take part by checking your life-saving devices.

The NT Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) is running a competition to encourage Territorians to check their smoke alarms, with the winner getting to ride in a fire truck.

To enter the competition, take a photo of your parents or guardians:

• Checking their smoke alarm;
• Replacing the battery of their smoke alarm;
• Cleaning their smoke alarm; or
• Placing old lithium batteries from their smoke alarm into disposal bins at Bunnings or Officeworks.

Comment your photos and videos under this post on the NTFRS Facebook page by Sunday 1 June.

The winner will be notified on Monday 2 June.  

Quotes from Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell AFSM:

“We’re encouraging Territorians to check their smoke alarms in the lead up to 1 June.

“Taking a few seconds out of your day could just save a life.”

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