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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps (ISO 8201) with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps
repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
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Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else who might have difficulty recognising the importance
of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
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Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking
up valuables.
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When leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping
through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place
your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
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If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner. Crawl if
necessary, and shallow breathe through a cloth, wet if possible.
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Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
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Call the fire brigade on 000 (AUS) or 111 (NZ) from your cell phone or neighbour’s home or cell phone - do not
use your home phone!
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Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is safe to do so.
NOTE:
See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
