2021 FIRE SEASON

Here it is the middle of July and the number of fires burning are equivalent to what we have seen in past years by the end August and September.  At this rate the big question is, will there be enough resources to handle all the fires that may be burning by late summer?    Initial attack crews are vital in early suppression of fires before they get out of hand and turn into mega fires.   The public, especially private land owners may be the initial attack crews as agency fire fighters might not be available.   Are you prepared with a fire extinguisher,  shovel in your vehicle, sprinklers on your roof, a 5 gallon pump can in a pickup truck and enough water in reserve for an emergency.   If you have to evacuate do have an exist route, a plan to inform friends and family of where you would go and a bag ready with prescription drugs, important papers, some personal belongings and some cash?   Don't forget a plan for your animals.    A last resort may be to invest in a fire shelter if you can not escape a fire.    These can protect from radiating heat and provide breathable air, since most people die in a fire from suffocation.    

Above all, be safe!