My fire department knows the location of all water sources on my property including ponds wells storage tanks hydrants which are all easily accessible.
If there is a pond on my property I have installed a standpipe a rigid vertical pipe to which fire hoses can be connected.
My fire department knows the location of all emergency utility shutoffs. If there is a lock on my gate I have a lock box and my emergency responders have access. If there is a combination lock they have the combination.
There is a preplan a Fire Safety Plan which includes the layout of the property indicating the buildings and number of animals inside etc. in the lock box and the fire department also has a copy.
I have cleared a fire barrier along my road and along my driveway and keep it clear no matter what the weather conditions.
I have cleared all weeds brush and debris from around my stable. There are no overhanging trees or low hydro wires at my stable that could impede emergency vehicles.
I have clearly marked and easily accessed water spigots on all sides of my stable with attached hoses long enough to reach the opposite end of the building. I have a shovel and a ladder on each side of my stable.
I have a backup generator available stored safely away from the stable to provide emergency lighting in case of fire.
I have posted NO SMOKING signs around my stable and have informed my boarders that smoking will not be tolerated anywhere on my property.
