also a mark of professionalism. Before beginning work, always check: •Local fire weather forecasts •Wind speeds and humidity levels • Red Flag Warnings or regional fire alerts If conditions are particularly dry or windy, it may be necessary to delay work or implement additional pre- cautions like onsite water tanks, fire extinguishers, or wetting down the work area. These decisions can be tough, especially with tight sched- ules, but safety should always take precedence. HAVE YOUR FIRE CACHE ACCESSIBLE Depending on the job site, time of year, and fire risk, crews should be equipped with essential fire gear that is accessible and in good working con- dition. Harvey explained his crew’s fire wagon typically consists of a water
tank and pump, a fire hose, and back- pack pumps for vegetation fires. It also has an ABC-rated fire extinguisher for fuel fires, as well as a cache of hand tools like shovels — all within reach at all times on the job site. “A lot of people bring their fire gear with them, but then when the fire starts, everybody panics because it’s buried in the truck,” he said. “So, when we get there, I have them pull the fire extinguisher out, backpack pump, and shovels. I’ll put some cones around it and everybody knows — it’s all right here.” When working in a fire-prone region or on a job site that has the propen- sity for accidental starts, these tools are not just precautionary — they are necessary. Being prepared with the appropriate equipment allows crews to act fast, contain small flare-ups, and potentially stop a fire before it spreads out of control.
Crews should be equipped with an ABC-rated fire extinguisher for fuel fires.
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