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Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand sends a team to assist with Vanuatu earthquake

Fire and Emergency New Zealand sends a team to assist with Vanuatu earthquake

18 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 34 Urban Search and Rescue personnel, alongside one Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) liaison, to Vanuatu today to help with the devastation caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake yesterday afternoon.

National Commander Russell Wood says following a request from MFAT, the team is leaving New Zealand today headed for Port Vila to support the Government of Vanuatu response.

"Our highly skilled team is led by Urban Search and Rescue Team Leader Ken Cooper," Russell Wood says.

"Their focus will be on executing urban search and rescue operations to support the local emergency management agency."

"Our thoughts are with our neighbours in the Pacific and everyone impacted by this tragic event," Russell Wood says.

"We were happy to answer the call for help and are working closely with MFAT should Vanuatu request further support."

The team is prepared for remaining in Vanuatu for up to 14 days. 

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