Areas of interest
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Fire safety advice- At Christmas
- Boats
- Caravans and sleepouts
- Children's Nightwear
- Inside your home
- Latest fire safety campaign
- 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
We 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 moreCheck out the new ... causes of fire wall. This interactive wall shows all the most common causes of fire and how to prevent them in your home.Read more -
Facts
Only 7 out of 10 ... New Zealand households have working smoke alarms in their homes to protect themselves from fire.Just having a smoke ... alarm in your home cuts your chance of dying in a fire nearly in half.
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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.Where should smoke alarms ... Where should smoke alarms be placed?
Smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom plus the lounge and hallways.
