Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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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

Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property

Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property

12 May 2020

Smoke alarms and sprinkler systems saved two Auckland businesses yesterday (Monday 11 May) – a local rest home and a surgery practice - after successfully preventing fires from spreading or causing major damage.

Principal Advisor Fire Risk Management Mike Shaw says the two accidental fires were successfully contained by the sprinkler systems installed in both buildings.

“Sprinklers activate when they detect heat and help contain a fire until firefighters arrive. At both of these incidents firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining fires and ensured all occupants were safe. 

“The quick operation of these sprinklers ensured minimal damage to property and meant both businesses have been able to remain open.”

“Luckily in both instances the smoke alarms alerted staff who were able to promptly evacuate all occupants to safety.

“These incidents show just how just important smoke alarms and sprinklers can be in saving lives and minimising damage to property.”

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