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Fire Protection Tips

Right click and copy to folder on your home computer. Provided by a variety of agencies:

Title of File Size Description
Firewise_landscape_checklist.pdf 341 kb FireWise principles for use in home construction and landscaping.
firewise_tips.zip 2.3 mb FireWise brochure describing landscaping and other tips.
hydrants_instruct1.pdf 437 kb Information and installation instructions for frost-free yard hydrants.
dryhydrant_article.pdf 127 mb Article about dry hydrants and their use to fight fire.
NWGCgove_cooperation.pdf 233 kb U.S. Govt. guide to cooperation among agencies, advanced topics.
NWGCgove_fireprevention.pdf 353 kb U.S. Govt. guide to fire prevention, advanced topics.
TGELho_brochure_06.pdf 632 kb How to clean Thermo-Gel from your home and property.
TGELho_instruct.pdf 466 kb How to use the Thermo-Gel 1 gallon homeowner kits.

5 Basic Fire Protection Tips from Kaye Contracting:

1. Eliminate Fuels: branches, leaves, gas cans, oil drums, old chord wood all have one thing in common - they will help burn your house down if you don't keep your property clear of them. ANYTHING that can burn probably will in a wildfire. Clear out the flammable fuels and keep them out and you have just reduced your risk substantially.

2. You Need Water: even with today's firefighting chemicals and systems you need water to fight fire. Don't let your garden hose be your only line of defense. Install a yard hydrant, take advantage of any pools, ponds, or put in a 1000gallon tank specifically outfitted for firefighting.

3. Make Things Easy for Firefighters: firefighters will be more effective if you make things easy. Make sure your drive and property access is big enough for their vehicles. Make sure any hydrants or other water sources are brightly painted red and cleared out so they are easy to see. Cooperate with them at all times no matter what.

4. Maintenance: Keep FireWise landscaping properly watered and maintained. Don't let dead plant material pile up. Make sure your hoses are ready, nozzles clean, tanks are full and access is cleared.

5. Use FireWise Principles: new homes can use fire resistant materials. Existing homes can be remodeled with a few key steps that can make all the difference. All structures can be improved if their owners/managers are aware of FireWise principles and stay vigilant about keeping their fire risk low throughout the year.

 

 
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Last modified: July 20, 2008

Disclaimer:
Kaye Contracting Co. cannot guarantee that lives or property will be saved by using our systems. We guarantee that our systems will lower
overall fire risk when properly designed, installed and maintained. The best safeguard for life and property is fire prevention.

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