Fire Prevention Essentials

Windy, dry conditions fuel grass fires that can burn hundreds of acres. The flames are a stark reminder of the potentially catastrophic danger that grass fires pose to farmland, machinery, buildings, and other high-value assets.

Plan ahead to prepare for a grass fire and know what to do when one threatens your area. Some tips for protecting your space.

Remove all dead vegetation including plants, leaves, grass, and weeds from your yard, roof, rain gutters, windows, and under your decks
Remove branches that hang over your roof and keep dead branches away from your chimney
Trim trees regularly
Relocate wood piles further away from your house
Create a separation between trees, shrubs, and items that could catch fire such as patio furniture, wood piles, swing sets, etc.

Fire Prevention Essential Blog — *Grassfire in Alberta (CTTO)*

FIRE PREVENTION ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS

Below are some products that you may want to have on hand so that you can prevent and help stop the spread of grass fires:

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Oscillating Sprinkler

With the Procore Heavy-Duty Aluminum Oscillating Sprinkler, you can ensure that the grass in your yard and surrounding your office space is hydrated and not dry. This will help prevent flying embers from sparking the dry grass and stop wildfires from starting and spreading.

PVC Garden Hose Assembly

This PVC Garden Hose Assembly is the perfect addition to your sprinkler. Its lightweight features make it an easier hose to handle, and with 50 ft. in length, you have the ability to move this hose all around your yard.

Rake

Keeping your lawn and garden well maintained is critical so that a grass fire won’t spread or start. Use this steel rake to separate and remove dead grass and leaves. It is recommended to keep your grass shorter (4 inches or less) in the springtime while the grass is dry and can easily ignite.

Telescoping Anvil Lopper

This Telescoping Anvil Lopper can easily extend to 34” long and is great for removing dry and dead branches. It is very important to keep long branches away from your home or office so you can prevent embers from igniting.

Fire Extinguisher

It is important to always have a fire extinguisher in your car and home in case a fire breaks out around you. We carry fire extinguishers ranging from 2lbs. to 30lbs., so there’s one that’s sure to fit your needs.

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