How to respond to emergency incidents at Launceston Airport

Terminal Evacuation

In the event of evacuation from the terminal or car parking areas, an alarm will sound and within the terminal visual flashing “Blue Strobe lights” where provided will operate.

The Chief Fire Warden will make an emergency public announcement, outlining verbal instructions to evacuate.

The “Alert Tone” is – Beep, Beep, Beep

Follow Fire Wardens’ directions. If you require assistance with this ask immediately for help from the person nearest you.

The “Evacuation Message” is – Whoop, Whoop, Whoop

– Evacuate Now.

Follow Fire Wardens’ directions. If you require assistance with this, ask immediately for help from the person nearest you.

  • Leave via the nearest safe emergency exit
  • Go to the nominated evacuation assembly point
  • Wait there until advised that you can return to the building

INCIDENT: FIRE OR SMOKE DISCOVERED

  • Use a break glass fire alarm
  • Call Airport Operations +61 3 6391 6222.
  • Call Fire Service 000
  • Follow Fire Wardens instructions

INCIDENT: UNATTENDED BAGGAGE

  • Call Airport Operations +61 3 6391 6222
  • Do not touch or move the item

INCIDENT: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

  • To summon help call Airport Operations +61 3 6391 6222
  • Provide basic details (e.g. age, gender, location, nature of problem)

INCIDENT: CRIMINAL ACTS

  • Contact Airport Operations +61 3 6391 6222
  • Provide brief description of event, details of person(s)