FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Fire Safety Beyond the City Limits
CBRN & Disasters · Natural Disasters & Fire
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FIRE FACTS ABOUT RURAL LIVING • Once a fire starts outdoors in a rural area, it is often hard to control. Wildland firefighters are trained to protect natural resources, not homes and buildings. • Many homes are located far from fire stations. The result is longer emergency response times. Within a matter of minutes, an entire home may be destroyed by fire. • Limited water supply in rural areas can make fire suppression difficult. • Homes may be secluded and sur- rounded by woods, dense brush an
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