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The University has been advised by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) that they will commence charging a $750 fee in the 2015/16 financial year for attendance to a fire alarm activation that is deemed false by the attending FESA crews.

A false fire alarm is when DFES has attended a premise/site in response to the fire detection system activating. The University has a history of a high number of false alarms on campus and we all have a role to play in preventing false alarms.

Campus Management strongly encourages all staff and students to play a part in preventing false fire alarms, and assisting DFES in reducing their attendance for non-critical incidents.

Steps to prevent false alarms:

• Be extra cautious when working within buildings so as not to cause the activation of fire senses and equipment
• Plan and manage activities to reduce or mitigate the effects of dust, heat, smoke or fumes
• Switch on fans and open vents and windows before cooking or showering
• Check appliance settings (e.g. toaster) prior to use and do not walk away from cooking appliances while in use
• If unsure, always contact Campus Management Jobs Control Desk [email protected]

The University rigorously undertakes monthly testing on all fire panels and annual testing on all fire sensors within buildings and maintains or replaces fire alarm equipment to ensure it complies with Australian standards.

More information about the introduction of this fee is available at https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/businessandindustry/Pages/FalseFireAlarms.aspx