Areas of interest
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Fire safety advice- At Christmas
- Boats
- Caravans and sleepouts
- Inside your home
- Marae fire safety
- Outside your home
- Rural living
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Safety devices- Fire blankets
- Fire extingushers
- Smoke alarms: installation
- Smoke alarms: maintenance
- Smoke alarms: types
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Escape plans
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Fire education
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What to do in a fire
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What to do after a fire
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Visit the Firewise site
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Home sprinklers site
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What's new
Draw your own ... escape plan with our new interactive tool, so that you and your family are prepared in case of a fire.Read moreWe have released ... the new 'what to do after a fire' section. This details steps to take after a fire, flood or other natural disaster to help you get back on your feet again.Read more -
Facts
Just having a smoke ... alarm in your home cuts your chance of dying in a fire nearly in half.Ashes can take ... up to five days to cool.
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FAQs
What should you NEVER use ... What should you NEVER use in a caravan or sleepout?
NEVER use candles in a sleepout; they are too dangerous.What is important for rura... What is important for rural dwellers to do to make their properties safer from fire?
Make sure emergency vehicles have easy access to your property and ensure an adequate water supply is close by.
