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Here are 12 things to do
right now to cut the risk of
a devastating barn fire.
or other machinery through it; exhaust fumes
are combustible, too.
9 Manage manure. Don’t let manure build
up in or near your barn; decomposing
manure creates heat.
10 Manage vegetation. Vegetation is fire
fuel. Keep your grass mowed and your
weeds pulled; consider surrounding your
barn with gravel instead of plantings.
11 Install extinguishers. Mount an allpurpose
Dry Chemical ABC fire extinguisher
just inside each barn door, and put
one in the tack room. Keep your fire extinguishers
fully charged, and be sure that everyone
at your barn knows how to use them.
12 Enhance your address. Be sure that
your street number is clearly visible
from the road so that your local fire department
can find you in case of emergency.
If you notice a small fire despite your prevention
efforts, call the fire department immediately,
then grab your fire extinguisher.
Think PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Pull
the pin, aim the nozzle at the base of the
flames, squeeze the trigger, and sweep the
extinguisher from side to side, covering the
fire area. After the fire is out, recharge or
replace the extinguisher.
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KATIE NAVARRA PHOTOS
HorseLink Magazine21
May 2010
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Remove cobwebs
and dust.
Cobwebs are
flammable, and
trap dust, bits of
hay/straw, and
particles of bedding
— more fire
hazards!
Don’t overload
your circuits.
Adding extra
sockets increases
fire risk and can
invalidate your
fire-insurance
policy.
Install wire or
metal mesh cages
to cover those
overhead lights,
which will help
keep your horse
from contacting
and breaking
them.
Keep your fire
extinguishers
fully charged,
and be sure that
everyone at your
barn knows how
to use them.
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