When we think of disasters, we have a tendency to think of hurricanes. But, wild fire is the more likely disaster we in Putnam County should be concerned with. They occur more frequently than hurricanes, destroy property and have the potential to take lives. Putnam County is considered to be a rural county. We have more controlled forests and uncontrolled wild lands than more urbanized counties.
Wild fires can start easily and spread quickly.
All it takes is a discarded cigarette or a campfire left unattended. Fire fighters are volunteers from the community. They will respond as quickly as they can. They will come from their home or place of work when responding to the alarm. The rural environment, unpaved roads, no street lights, and limited water resources, can hamper the best fire fighting efforts.