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Dear Parent,

Over the next few weeks, our class will be learning about Triple Zero the national phone number for
requesting help in emergencies. We will be having lots of discussions about different kinds of emergencies
and how to make a call to Triple Zero to get help from the emergency services. We will also be playing games
and doing other activities to help the children build and apply their knowledge, so that they can take action
confidently if they are ever faced with an emergency situation.

There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have
played a pivotal role in saving lives and property by calling Triple Zero and providing the information needed
to obtain help. We hope that by teaching the children about emergencies and the procedures for calling
Triple Zero they too will be a Triple Zero Hero should the need ever arise.

The learning programme that we will undertake in class is based around the Triple Zero Kids Challenge
online games. These games were developed through a partnership between Fire & Rescue NSW, NSW Police
Force, Telstra Triple Zero, The Australian Communications and Media Authority, and the Emergency Services
Telecommunications Authority of Victoria. They have also been endorsed by each of the National and State
emergency service agencies. So, you can be confident that the information these games contain is both
accurate and precise.

The children will be playing the games in class. However, if you have internet access at home, we encourage
you to go online and play them with your child to help enhance their learning. You might even learn some
valuable live-saving information in the process! You can find the games at kids.triplezero.gov.au

You can also download the full learning programme from the Parents & Teachers Guide section.
As part of the learning programme, your child will bring home some simple homework activities that you
can complete as a family. These will include practising Triple Zero calls and making a house-fire escape plan.
We encourage you to engage in these activities with your child because they are designed to consolidate your
childs learning and help increase the safety of your household.

We hope that you and your child enjoy this very important learning programme. Should you have any questions
relating to the learning programme or Triple Zero more generally, please dont hesitate to contact me or email
the Triple Zero Kids Challenge team at [email protected]. You can also download the full
learning programme from the Parents & Teachers Guide section of kids.triplezero.gov.au.

Best wishes,
 Lesson One: What is an Emergency?
Emergency Bingo

Child falls out of a tree and Child knocked off his bike Child accidentally The girl has spilled a pot of
cant move. by a car and we cant wake drinks poison. boiling water onto herself.
him up.

Child gets bitten by a snake. Fire starts in a frying pan Man collapses and we
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 Lesson One: What is an Emergency? (Continued)
Emergency Bingo

Car hits a telegraph pole and Man cant breathe and has A candle left unattended
driver is badly injured. severe chest pain. He cant sets the curtain on fire.
move or talk.

Crime taking place Small child falls in the pool and The child is being offered a
next door. cant swimand is now lying on lift by a stranger.
the ground and not breathing.
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 Lesson One: What is an Emergency? (Continued)
Emergency Bingo Game Board

Glue your Bingo Glue your Bingo Glue your Bingo

Card Here! Card Here! Card Here!

Glue your Bingo Glue your Bingo Glue your Bingo

Card Here! Card Here! Card Here!

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 Lesson Two: Police, Fire, Ambulance
Colouring-in Worksheet

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Worksheet
JOIN THE CORRECT EMERGENCY SERVICE TO THE EMERGENCY

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 Lesson Three: Hoax Calls
QUIZ QUESTIONS
Can you call Triple zero if you dont have credit on your phone?
Can you call Triple zero from a phone that locked?
Can you call Triple Zero from a home phone if the bill hasnt been payed?
What is a hoax call?
Why is it wrong to make a hoax call?
What silly things do people ask for when they make hoax calls?
What happens to you if you get caught making a hoax call?
Can you go to jail for making a hoax call?
How long could you go to jail if you make a hoax call?
Should you call Triple Zero, if you lock your keys in the house?
If you see some graffiti, should you call Triple Zero?
Who should you call if a crime has already happened?
Who should you call if a crime is happening right now?
Can kids call Triple Zero?
Before Triple Zero was invented, who did people have to call in an emergency?
When the Triple Zero operator answers the phone what question do they ask first?
If there is a medical emergency, should you call Triple Zero?
If there is a fire who should you call?

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 Lesson Three: Hoax Calls

IS IT A HOAX OR A REAL EMERGENCY?

The dog ate my homework.

The kitchen is on fire.

Mum spilt the milk on the kitchen floor.

I cant find my shoes.

Grandpa can breathe and he cant talk.

The TV is broken.

My brother has fallen out of a tree and he cant move.

Ive been bitten by a snake.

I forgot my lunch.

Mums got a headache.

Dad has fallen off the roof and we cant wake him up.

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 Lesson Four: Big Accidents and Small Accidents

BIG AND SMALL ACCIDENT LIST

A boy has fallen out of a tree and he cant move. (BIG)

A little girl has fallen over and scraped her knee on the concrete. (SMALL)

A girl has been bitten by a snake. (BIG)

A boy has stubbed his toe on the footpath. (SMALL)

A boy has tipped a pot of boiling water onto himself. (BIG)

Mum has run the bath too hot and it stings when she gets in. (SMALL)

Grandad has fallen down in the backyard and we cant wake him up. (BIG)

A little boy falls into the pool and he cant swim. Now he is laying on the ground and he isnt breathing. (BIG)

Mum has cut her finger while chopping the vegetables and its bleeding a little bit. (SMALL)

Dad has twisted his ankle playing tennis but he can still walk. (SMALL)

A car has crashed into a telephone pole and the driver is badly injured. (BIG)

A girl has been knocked off her bike by a speeding car and we cant wake her up. (BIG)

A boy falls off his skateboard and scrapes his elbow on the concrete. (SMALL)

Dad has fallen off the roof and he cant move. (BIG)

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 Lesson Five: Triple Zero Heroes
Worksheet: My Phone Number and Address

HOUSE NUMBER STREET TOWN OR STATE PHONE NUMBER

SUBURB

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 Lesson Seven: Describing a Suspicious Person

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 Lesson Eight: Reporting a Suspicious Person

SAFE SCHOOL PICK-UP

IF MUM OR DAD CANT PICK ME UP FROM SCHOOL,

MY PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS.

ONE OF THESE PEOPLE WILL
NAME PH.
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My phone number is
NAME PH.

My address is
NAME PH.

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 Lesson Eight: Reporting a Suspicious Person
TRIPLE ZERO CALL SCRIPT FOR REPORTING A SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Teacher: Police, fire, ambulance?

Student: Police

Teacher: What state and town are you calling from?

Student: [insert state and town or suburb] ____________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: What phone number are you calling from?

Student: [insert phone number]_____________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: What is your emergency?

Student: [insert emergency] _______________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Where are you now?

Student: [recites the address]_____________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Okay, the police are on their way. Stay on the line. Can you tell me what the person looked like?

Student: [insert answer]___________________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Can you remember what kind of car they were driving?

Student: [insert answer] ___________________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Are the police there yet?

Student: Yes, they are here.

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 Lesson Nine: Calling Triple Zero to Report a House Fire, Accident or Emergency

CALL SCRIPT FOR REPORTING A HOUSE FIRE

Teacher: Emergency. Police, fire, ambulance?

Student: Fire

Teacher: Fire emergency. What is the exact address of your emergency?

Student: [insert state and town] ____________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Whats your name

Student: [insert name]_____________________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Tell me exactly whats happening.

Student: [insert emergency] ________________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: This is very important. You need to get out of the house, away from the fire.
Get down on your hands and knees. Crawl to the door and get outside.
Shut all the doors behind you. Do you understand?

Student: Yes ______________________________________________________________________________________.

Teacher: Okay. Hang up now and get out of the house.

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TRIPLE ZERO CALL SCRIPT FOR REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Teacher: Police, fire, ambulance?
Student: Ambulance
Teacher: What state and town are you calling from?
Student: [insert state and town] ____________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: What phone number are you calling from?
Student: [insert phone number] ____________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: Where is your emergency?
Student: [recites their address] ____________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: What is your emergency?
Student: [insert emergency] ________________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: Okay, an ambulance is on its way. Stay on the line. Is [insert name] _________________conscious?
Student: [insert answer] ____________________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: Is [insert name] _________________ breathing?
Student: [insert answer] ____________________________________________________________________________.
[Teacher motions for the paramedic students to enter]
Teacher: Is the paramedic there yet?
Student: Yes, they are here _________________________________________________________________________.
Teacher: Okay, you can hang up now. Great job!
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 Lesson Ten: House Fire Safety
FIRE-SAFETY STOCKTAKE FORM
CLASS FIRE ALARM FIRE EXTINGUISHER FIRE BLANKET

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 Lesson Ten: House Fire Safety

1. Draw the floor plan of your house below.

FIRE-ESCAPE PLAN
2. Draw the two best ways out of your house. Cut out and place on the fridge at home! 3. Where is the best meeting place (for example, your
letter box)?

4. Practise this escape plan with your family!

5. Keep the plan handy (on the fridge) to remind
everyone of the safe exits in case of fire.

The following members of our family have

practised this house fire escape plan.

Name Signature

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COLOURED FIRE DANGER RATING SCALE [FOR ALL STATES EXCEPT VICTORIA]:

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B+W FIRE DANGER RATING SCALE [FOR ALL STATES EXCEPT VICTORIA]:

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A fire has started.
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A fire is out of control.
Lesson Twelve: Bushfire Alerts

You need to leave now

Do not wait and see.

EMERGENCY WARNING
A fire is threatening homes and lives.
BUSHFIRE ALERTS

Take immediate action to survive.

Only leave if it is safe to do so.

ALL CLEAR
The fire is under control.
Take care to avoid any dangers.
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Lesson Twelve: Bushfire Alerts

You need to leave now

Do not wait and see.

EMERGENCY WARNING
A fire is threatening homes and lives.
BUSHFIRE ALERTS

Take immediate action to survive.

Only leave if it is safe to do so.

ALL CLEAR
The fire is under control.
Take care to avoid any dangers.
Keep up to date.
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BUSHFIRE WARNING CHECKLIST

WE ARE READY TO RECEIVE BUSHFIRE ALERTS

We have a battery operated radio tuned to the local emergency
services station.

We have saved the fire service warnings website in our

internet favourites folder.

We have downloaded the fire service smart phone app.

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 Lesson Thirteen: Preparing for Bushfire

HIGH-RISK HOUSE

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 Lesson Thirteen: Preparing for Bushfire
GOOD / BAD THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE LIST
LOCATION GOOD THINGS BAD THINGS

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 Lesson Fourteen: Making a Bushfire Plan
Grab Bag Worksheet

IN CASE YOU HAVE TO GO, WHAT WILL YOU TAKE?

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 Lesson Fourteen: Making a Bushfire Plan

Our family bushfire plan:

Our trigger to leave early will be: We will get there by:

(Depending on where the fire is located, you might consider other roads or paths. You can find out if
there is a Neighbourhood Safe Place in your local community by calling your local Fire Brigade.)

We will take:
(Consider triggers such as a high fire-risk day, fire close to your home, the smell of smoke or
a bushfire alert.) It is recommended that children always leave early.

We will go to:

(Prepare your emergency kit as well as anything else you might need in advance, including
medications or pet needs.)

(Consider low fire-risk areas.)

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 Lesson Fourteen: Making a Bushfire Plan

We will tell: Our back-up plan:

(Sometimes things dont go according to plan. To make sure your family is always safe, make a
back-up plan).

(Make sure people know where you are going to and you tell them when you get there safely.) Our places of last resort are:

If a bushfire happens when we are at school,

we will: (Neighbourhood Safer Places and other safe locations.)

Our back-up travel routes are:

If we cannot leave the house, we will:

Dont forget to make a plan for your pets!

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EMERGENCY BUSHFIRE KIT CHECKLIST

GENERAL ITEMS BEFORE YOU LEAVE, DONT FORGET TO ADD
Portable battery-operated radio Cash, ATM cards, credit cards

Waterproof torch Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies

Spare batteries Special requirements for infants,

the elderly, injured or disabled
First aid kit with manual
Mobile phone and charger
Candles with waterproof matches
Combination pocket knife
Woollen blankets
Important documents, valuables and photos
Emergency contact numbers
(in waterproof bag)
Waterproof bag for valuables
Change of clothes for everyone

Drinking water (at least three litres per

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