Mapua Volunteer fire news
Sept to Oct call outs
12/9/19 18:44 persons stuck in lift, pry door open.
24/9/19 22:55 car on roof Stafford Dr, driver not around, left with police
25/9/19 05:08 MVC (motor vehicle crash) SH 60 near Aporo Rd – stood down
28/9/19 13:39 CPR/Med SH 60, assist Ambo.
30/9/19 07:29 small fire Stagecoach Rd, Previous fire, left to burn it.
1/10/19 21:18 medical on Aranui Rd, left with Ambo
3/10/19 7:24 medical Iwa St,
8/10/19 17:51 3 car MVC SH 60 and Mapua Dr, 1 with miner injury’s. one failed to give way
11/10/19 17:45 Tanker to flared up of historic burn on Hewetson Rd, stood down by Upper Moutere fire
20/10/19 07:20 2 car MVC sh60 near Dominion Rd, left with Police. One crossed the center line.
Calls this year = 75
Safety Tip – Be safe.
Follow these tips to help protect your rural property from fire:
Escape plan
Design an escape plan for you and your family to get out of the house and off the property. Test it regularly.
Access
Make sure your driveway clearance is at least four metres wide and four meters high. Ensure there is adequate turning space for fire trucks and easy access to water.
Signs
Make it easy for emergency services to find you by making sure your RAPID rural property identification number is on your signpost and clearly visible from the road.
Water source
Ensure there is access to an adequate supply of water for fire trucks. Make sure your garden hose is connected and is long enough to reach around the house.
Firewood
Store your firewood and other flammable material away from the house.
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
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