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

Prohibited fire season for Marlborough

Prohibited fire season for Marlborough

26 January 2021

All of Marlborough, both urban and rural areas, is moving to a prohibited fire season from 0800 on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires and all previously granted fire permits are no longer valid.

Kaikoura urban and rural areas will remain in a restricted fire season for the time being.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Chris Hayles says "with the hot and dry weather we’ve been experiencing, the fire danger is very high. Fires will start and spread out of control very easily."

"Avoid any activity that will generate heat and produce sparks in dry areas - such as welding and grinding metal, fireworks and lawnmowers," says Chris Hayles.

"Barbecues, hangi and umu are still allowed in a prohibited season but make sure you have a hose or bucket of water nearby to extinguish any escaped sparks."

Chris Hayles is asking the public to check on any old fires to ensure they are fully extinguished. "Fires can start up again in dry conditions. Check old burn sites for heat and smoke, rake the area out and apply water."

"Be vigilant this summer. Please call 111 if you see any signs of smoke."

If you are unsure if it is safe to undertake spark-generating activity, or to light up your barbecue, go to www.checkitsalright.nz  to check the local fire danger and fire season status.

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