IMPORTANT INFORMATION from Volunteer Fire Brigades

ACCESS in an emergency - Not only do our appliances need 4mx4m to access your property, but we also need to be able to find you.

Please ensure your property is clearly numbered, including RAPID numbers so that we can find you quickly and easily. If you live down a right of way, ensure your properties are clearly numbered, not just at the start of the right of way.

These simple things don't only help us, but also help our colleagues, such as Ambulance, Police, and even water delivery trucks.

Visit the link below for more information on how to safeguard your property.

https://fireandemergency.nz/.../access-to-the-property.../

The importance of smoke alarms – Did you know you can't smell smoke in your sleep, so unless you have working smoke alarms, you might not wake until it's too late. Be safe, not sorry.

If you haven't checked your smoke alarms recently, do it now - it only takes a few minutes - or set a reminder to do it tonight.

Did you know a house fire can kill you in less than three minutes? 

In a fire, you'll probably be scared and disorientated. Toxic smoke might make it hard to breathe and see clearly.

You will only have 1 or 2 minutes from the sounding of the smoke alarm to when your life is seriously threatened by fire or smoke.

That's why it's essential to have an escape plan in place, to practice it regularly, and to know how to get to safety quickly.

Build your escape plan

To build your escape plan, we will ask you to think about: 

• Smoke alarms in your home
• What are your best and alternative ways out
• A safe place where everyone will meet.

Head to this interactive website to Build your 3 step escape plan

Discuss and practice your escape plan

Everyone who lives in the property needs to know the best ways out in the event of a fire. Make sure you all practice your escape plan every 3 - 6 months.

There is alot of useful and informative resources and articles on the Fire and Emergency Website fo you to check out.