Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Open fire season for Marlborough District

Open fire season for Marlborough District

28 March 2022

All of the Marlborough District is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Monday 28 March. This excludes Department of Conservation land which remains in a restricted fire season.

An open fire season means permits will no longer be required to light open-air fires.

District Manager Grant Haywood says the changing conditions have caused this season change.

"Weather conditions have now eased to a point where we’re comfortable that permits are not needed at this time," he says.

However, he reminds landowners to be vigilant, and to take responsibility when lighting any fires.

"Before you light a fire, make sure to check the conditions on www.checkitsalright.nz. If it’s hot and windy, please postpone your fire until the conditions are less of a risk."

For more fire safety advice go to www.checkitsalright.nz.

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