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 South and Kaikoura

Open Fire Season for Marlborough South and Kaikoura

2 June 2021

Marlborough South and Kaikoura are moving to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 2 June.

An open fire season means people planning on lighting a fire outdoors do not require a permit.

Restrictions remain in place for public conservation land.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Chris Hayles says substantial rainfall in the area has reduced the potential fire risk.

"But people still need to take extra care if they are planning on lighting a fire," he says.

"While the risk of a fire spreading has decreased, it hasn’t been eliminated.

"We’d like anyone planning on lighting a fire to visit www.checkitsalright.nz for advice and to check their local council’s rules around outdoor burning.

Chris Hayles also wants to thank those in Marlborough and Kaikoura who, aware of the fire risks over the last six months, showed caution when planning and lighting fires. 

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