Fire & Evacuation
Use these essential phrases to communicate clearly and stay safe during a fire emergency and evacuation.
Key Phrases
Det brenner i tredje etasje, så vi må trykke på brannalarmen med en gang.
There is a fire on the third floor, so we must press the fire alarm immediately.
💡 Use this phrase to quickly report a fire and alert others in the building.
Hvor er den nærmeste nødutgangen som vi kan bruke for å komme oss ut?
Where is the nearest emergency exit that we can use to get out?
💡 Ask this if you are disoriented or cannot see evacuation signs.
Alle ansatte må gå til den avtalte samleplassen som ligger utenfor parkeringsplassen.
All employees must go to the agreed assembly point which is located outside the parking lot.
💡 A 'samleplass' is the designated muster point where everyone is counted.
Jeg skal hjelpe kollegaen min fordi han ikke kan gå etter å ha skadet foten.
I will help my colleague because he cannot walk after having injured his foot.
💡 Use this to inform safety staff that someone needs physical assistance.
Du må ringe brannvesenet på nødnummeret hundre og tolv og forklare hvor det brenner.
You must call the fire department on the emergency number one-one-two and explain where it is burning.
💡 112 is the primary emergency number for fire and rescue services in Norway.
Heisen kan ikke benyttes under brann, så vi blir nødt til å ta trappene.
The elevator cannot be used during a fire, so we have to take the stairs.
💡 This reminds others of safety protocols regarding lifts during evacuations.
Er det noen som fremdeles befinner seg inne i bygningen som vi må redde?
Is there anyone who is still inside the building whom we must rescue?
💡 Ask this to help wardens identify if anyone is trapped.
Det har samlet seg mye røyk i gangen, så vi må krype langs gulvet.
A lot of smoke has gathered in the hallway, so we must crawl along the floor.
💡 A vital safety instruction since cleaner air is closer to the ground.
Brannslukkingsapparatet ble hentet av sikkerhetsvakten for å slukke ilden som spredte seg raskt.
The fire extinguisher was fetched by the security guard to extinguish the fire that was spreading quickly.
💡 Useful to describe actions taken to control a small fire before evacuating.
Vi vil vente på samleplassen til brannvesenet har bekreftet at faren er helt over.
We will wait at the assembly point until the fire department has confirmed that the danger is completely over.
💡 Reminds individuals to stay at the muster point until given the all-clear.