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Volume 2, Issue 1

A forest stewardship and wildfire mitigation newsletter for the rural landowner, provided by Fremont County Firewise

Summer 2003

Text Box: nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly. Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks. Stand several feet away from lit fireworks. If a devise does not go off, do not stand over it to investigate it. Put it out with water and dispose of it. Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If a devise is not marked with the contents, direction and a warning label, do not light it. Supervise children around fireworks at all times. by Shad Cooper Fremont County Firewise

Text Box: "Fireworks can be very dangerous, even deadly, if not used properly," said Fremont County Fire Warden, Craig Haslam. "Before lighting fireworks, review fire safety precautions with your family." Use common sense when working with fireworks. One careless spark from a device can ignite a small grass fire, which in turn can become a large catastrophic wildland fire. Subdivisions and entire communities have been destroyed by less. Nationally, improper use of fireworks causes more than 6,000 fires, $15 million in property loss, 50 serious injuries, and 15 fatalities each

Text Box: year. "Summertime should be a time for fun and making happy memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer," said Haslam. Fireworks Safety The best way to enjoy fireworks is to visit public fireworks displays put on by professionals who know how to safely handle fireworks. If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area. Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass. Always have a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher

Text Box: Plans are currently underway to procure and install two 12,000 gallon water tanks to install in the Union Pass Area. These water tanks would be used as a year-round water source for the fire department to use in the unfortunate event of a structure fire in the area. The water supply could also be used by wildland firemen to resupply their trucks in the event of a wildfire. Fremont County Fire Protection District has procured and donated the

Text Box: two water tanks to the Dubois Rural Fire Department for use as an emergency water supply. One tank has been designated to be installed behind the Union Pass Fire Hall, while the other tank is still awaiting a final location. Several homeowners in the area have offered their help and assistance to provide an installation location. Currently we are deciding which of the locations would best serve the entire area. Preliminary plans have already begun to install the

Text Box: first tank. Several various different installation methods are available. We are currently deciding on a final design which would best provide year-round access and support to the emergency responders. Work should begin once the installation contractors have been awarded the final bid. Completion of the first underground water storage tank is currently scheduled for late fall of 2003, with plans to install the second tank as time allows. by Shad Cooper Fremont County Firewise

Fireworks Safety

Fremont County Firewise Offers Ways to Stay Fire Safe This Summer

Text Box: “Use common sense when working with fireworks. One careless spark from a device can ignite a small grass fire, which in turn can become a large catastrophic wildland fire.”

What Tree is That?	2
Property Assessments	3
State Farm’s Wildfire Program	3
Evacuation Plan	4