SYDNEY, December 11, 2007 – Chubb Fire Safety has launched a new fire preparedness guide entitled, “Fire Safety for All: Be Prepared,” to educate consumers on the  steps they can take to prepare their homes and families against the threat of fire.  Chubb Fire Safety is part of UTC Fire & Security, which is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

The guide includes essential information on the installation and checking of smoke detectors, preparation checklists, an evacuation planner and important tips from the Bushfire CRC on protecting one’s home from bushfire.  The comprehensive guide is available free of charge and can be downloaded via Chubb’s website at www.chubb.com.au. 

“Every year there are more than 10,000 house fires in Australia which cause approximately 1,500 injuries and 70 deaths,” said Graham Harris, General Manager, Chubb Fire Safety.  “Often, the greatest cause of property damage and loss of life is the home owner being unprepared.  We hope this new guide will provide practical tips on fire safety preparedness and encourage the adoption of some basic fire safety practices.”

Chubb Fire Safety is part of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Farmington, Conn., USA, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.  More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

Contact:

Kimberly Reidy
860-965-4378
Kimberly.reidy@fs.utc.com