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Fire & Evacuation
Use these phrases to stay safe during a fire or evacuation.
Key Phrases
Voice
Raising the alarm · 3 ways to say it
Fire! Get out now!
casualShout this if you see a dangerous fire.
There is a fire. We must leave.
neutralUse this to tell people calmly.
Please leave the building immediately.
politeStaff use this to tell the public to leave.
Calling for help · 2 ways to say it
Call 911!
neutralUS. The emergency number.
Call 999!
neutralUK. The emergency number.
Finding the exit · 2 ways to say it
Where is the nearest exit?
neutralAsk this if you do not know the way out.
Which way do we go?
casualAsk a friend or coworker.
Avoiding elevators · 2 ways to say it
Do not use the elevator. Take the stairs.
neutralUS. Elevators are dangerous in a fire.
Do not use the lift. Take the stairs.
neutralUK.
Assembling outside
Where is the meeting point?
neutralAsk this to find the safe area outside.
Checking on others · 2 ways to say it
Is everyone out?
casualAsk this when you are safe outside.
Do you need help?
neutralAsk this if someone looks stuck or hurt.
Practice Dialogue
Guest
What's that sound? Is it the fire alarm?
Hotel Staff
Yes. We must leave the building now.
Guest
Okay. Where is the nearest exit?
Hotel Staff
Down the hall on the left. Don't use the elevator.
Guest
Right. Should I call 911?
Hotel Staff
I will call them. Please get out quickly.
Guest
Where do we go outside?
Hotel Staff
Go to the meeting point in the parking lot.