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

18 April 2023

The restricted fire season in Marlborough has been revoked as of 8.00am 19 April 2023 until further notice.

This means the whole of Marlborough District moves to an open fire season, with the exception of Department of Conversation land, where permits continue to be required for open air fires.

Fire and Emergency Group Manager Chris Hayles says wetter conditions and cooler temperatures have reduced the risk levels to a point where restrictions are no longer required.

“However, I encourage everyone to continue to check weather conditions before lighting any outdoor fires,” Chris says. “If it’s windy, or there has been a dry period, leave your outdoor fire until another day.”

For more information on outdoor burning activities, head to checkitsalright.nz or call 0800 658 628.

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