A new video that shows the importance of prescribed fire was distributed throughout the Forest Service. Although the U.S. has a higher fire death rate than Canada, Western Europe and the Pacific Rim, the majority of Americans are very confident about their fire safety. Older adults express the greatest confidence even though they have the greatest risk of fire death. Many people have the attitude that A fire only happens to other people. But until fire strikes their business, home and family, fire prevention is ignored.
Fire prevention is a year round job.
Fire suppression is a necessary and vitally important service. This includes smoke detectors, alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers. The use of flammable liquids on the farm and ranch are a part of normal daily activities. These products range from gasoline, diesel fuel, oils and solvents to cattle dip. These liquids can be found almost anywhere on the farm and in almost any quantity.