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224 12 <br />HOML% AND ( AMPS IN EORESI AREAS <br />IUnT TMIc <br />THIS <br />MAN <br />Ili:urr 14-1 1 ( Ir.v hru.h (rom all .lol.es.urround tit: h„itdrnq.. <br />B-I.2 1 inn tyre Ion')% and hough+ back Ill ft (3.05 m) <br />It .111 . Flnrl pullets, outside fireplaces• and in <br />(ilwlatur+. <br />B-1.2.1 Where croscn fires are possible, thin and prune <br />trees surrounding the structure to lessen danger of a fire <br />crowning,: in the mirnt of a fire, this will decrease the <br />amount of heat. Check with the local forester for advice <br />on desirable species and treatment. <br />B-1.2.2 Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 ft (0.6 m) <br />bc•t%%vcn the electrical service drop wire and tree limbs <br />and branches. <br />B-1.3 Keep structures and chimneys free of vines arc. <br />•uhr•r close growing vegetation that will become dry and <br />h.lrardous during periods of dr.,ught. <br />B-1.3.1 Remove moss, leaves and other flammable <br />ntdtriial from the roof. <br />B-2 Rubbish Disposal and Incinerators. <br />B-2.1 Seek advice of a locai fire authority regarding the <br />praiser rem•-)val and disposal of brush and other vegeta <br />thin. <br />B-2.2 Don t permit large amounts of rubbish to ac <br />cumulate. Rubbish should ut• dispu,ed according to local <br />regulations. <br />B-2.2.1 Rubbis.. containing retlecti%e material. i.e.. <br />glass, broken automobile head:ights. etc.. should be <br />shielded from direct sunlight. <br />B-2.3 Inspect spark arresters on incinerators rrgularly <br />to make sure they are not clogged or burned out. <br />11; •CLEARED AREA <br />';LEARED <br />it 1•. <br />6 ' 't ' <br />�,• r <br />�•��• hS .' AREA <br />�•l. �LEARED'�IY:;�. <br />1 ' <br />:� <br />L � } <br />AREA <br />f ` <br />, <br />aVIN <br />r_ <br />/y <br />}- <br />�/ <br />Figure 111-1 OMain Permit to burn bru.h and Ihrn clear <br />adrquatr aria around pile 11. avid <br />tiff .prfad <br />B-3 Before doing any burning outdoor obtain a letrnit <br />if required by heal fire authority. Follow the instructions <br />as to clearance, time and necessary tools to have <br />available. (Sir NFP.4 82, Standard on Incinerators, <br />Waste and Linen Handling Syste•nrs and Equipment. <br />Chapters 2 and 3.) Air pollution authorities may also re- <br />quire a permit. Do not burn during windy or dry <br />weather. Burn brush in tttnall quantities. Large piles. <br />when ignited. increase chance of fire escape. Have fire <br />fighting equipment on hand and never leave the fire un- <br />attended. After the brush is burned, patrol the area con- <br />stantly until you rtain that the fire is out. <br />B4 Fundamental 1 re Fighting Equipment. <br />B4.1 Where water hose outlets are available, have suf <br />ficient garden hose or other types of hose to reach any <br />part of the structure from garden hose outlets and equip <br />the hose with an adjustable nozzle: 100 ft (30.5 m)of hose <br />is the desired minimum and should be racked near or <br />kept connected to at least one outside outlet. <br />B4.2 Keep a substantial ladder teadily accessible. It <br />should he of sufficient length to reach the roof ridge. <br />B4.3 Certain tools and equipment are necessary for ex <br />tingui,hment of fires Consult your lm'l foie•stry agent <br />for the kind most suitable for your locality and keep such <br />items available for prompt use. <br />B4.4 Many protection agencies will provide a special <br />container with emergency fire fighting tools for a remote <br />community. Check with your local authority to we if this <br />service is available. Volunteer to provide the necessary <br />t u%tt:dv for the equipment <br />B-5 Portable Fire Extinguishers. <br />B-b.I Portable fire extinguishers are good emergency <br />fire fighting equipment when used prripe•rh on the nIe <br />amd site of fire for which they are designed. Vw only <br />those extinguishers which hase passed the tests of na <br />tionalh reeognizrd lahoratonr% <br />t:,ir detailed information on Ir.,rtahle fire• rx <br />miqut►r.en. see 1FPA 10. portable Fire Exttngutshers <br />Que-lions about site, number, or kinds of extinguishers <br />shoul.. be directed to the local fir • chief. fire marshal. or <br />forest fire warden. <br />B-5.1.1 For fires involving trash. paper, cloth, wood or <br />other ordinars combustibles, use a pressurited water. <br />pumle tank, loaded stream or multi puipoist- ex <br />t inguisher <br />B-5.1.2 For Fires in flammable liquids, sc gasollne. <br />oll. grease. tar and paint. use a .arhon idr. (Iry <br />chemical Halon. loaded stream. or f .-if. usher <br />B-5.1.3 For fires in electrical rquipm . laml•• <br />motors, f P ppanels and switchboards. d- .iconduft <br />in- extinqunhing agent such as carbon tits dr. Halon. <br />or dry chemical Do not use soda acid. foam or other <br />water•tvpe extinguishers until the clot tric power has he. n <br />%but off. <br />