Mapua Volunteer fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

20/10/19 07:20 2 car MVC sh60 near Dominion Rd, left with Police. One crossed the center line.
24/10/19 18:17 unattended fire off Stafford Dr near beach access, put a load off water on it.
2/11/19 20:43 Bonfire Kina Peninsula Rd., left with person in attended

4/11/19 10:43 alarm activation Mahana estates, activation cause by dust from builders

5/11/19 13:09 Cardiac arrest Awa Awa Rd, stood down at station.

17/11/19 21:15 Tanker to a fire off Tasman View Rd, Lower Moutere, stood down at Harley Rd

Calls this year = 80

Safety Tip – Be safe.

Caravans and sleep-outs are great fun, but they also carry a much greater risk of fire than a traditional home.

These tips will help keep you safe:

• Every caravan should be fitted with a long-life photoelectric smoke alarm.

• Never leave children alone in your caravan. Keep matches and lighters out of their reach.

• Have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the exit and make sure you know how to use it.

Lighting and heating

• Use proper lighting units or torches. Don't use candles as they may start a fire.

Appliances and gas cylinders

• Check electrical appliances for frayed cords and other damage. Caravans should also have a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness.

• Caravans and sleep-outs often use gas cylinders to fuel cooking. Make sure you read our tips on using gas cylinders safely to reduce your risk of fire.

Smoke alarms

Caravans and sleep-outs are often small, so it might be necessary to install a smoke alarm near a cooking area. To avoid false alarms, use the silence feature to put the smoke alarm into a 'hold' status when you're cooking.

Press the button before you start cooking to silence the alarm for a pre-set period of time, between 8 and 15 minutes depending on the brand.


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for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...