Farmers

You can switch out the photo with a local picture, and add your own address, logo and website. This was designed as a 8.5x11 print flyer in PowerPoint, but you can export it to a jpg for posting as an image to social media or as a pdf for posting to a website or emailing.

Watch for Sparks. Checking for and fixing fire hazards will reduce the chance of starting a wildfire. Check equipment for:

• any build up of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains;
• damaged exhaust system components;
• worn or badly frayed drive belts;
• broken or exposed electrical wiring;
• the odor of burning electrical wiring;
• worn or mis-aligned moving parts, which can indicate the lack of lubricant; and
•  signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.

Only you can prevent wildfires!

Este alerto de peligros y sea proactivo en reparar su equpio. Esto puede reducir la posibilidad​ de incendios. Revisa tu equipo de:

• Cualquier acumulación de residuos alrededor del motor, las correas, y las cadenas;
• componentes dañados del sistema de escape;
• correas gastadas y deshiladas;
• cables eletricos que están rotos o expuestos;
• olor a quemado;
• piezas desalineadas o desgastadas, pueden indicar falta de lubricante; y
• señales de fugas de liquido, aceite, combustible.

Watch for Sparks

• Make sure your equipment is properly maintained.
• Clear away or be aware of debris and rocks in the area.
• Have water and a fire extinguisher on hand.

Only you can prevent wildfires.

Watch for Sparks!

Checking for and fixing fire hazards will reduce the chance of  starting a wildfire. Check equipment for:

• any build up of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains;
• damaged exhaust system components;
• worn or badly frayed drive belts;
• broken or exposed electrical wiring;
• the odor of burning electrical wiring;
• worn or mis-aligned moving parts, which can indicate the lack of lubricant; and
• signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.

Only you can prevent wildfires!

Watch for Sparks When Operating Farm Equipment

Checking for and fixing fire hazards will reduce the chance of starting a wildfire. Check equipment for:

• any build up of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains;
• damaged exhaust system components;
• worn or badly frayed drive belts;
• broken or exposed electrical wiring;
• the odor of burning electrical wiring;
• worn or mis-aligned moving parts, which can indicate the lack of lubricant; and
• signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.

You can switch out the BLM logo and address with your own, and customize the tips.

Ten Cuidado de Chispasa

• Asegurese que su equipo y machinaria reciban mantenimiento adecuado.
• Mueva los escombros y rocas fuera del  area, o este conciente de donde estan.
• Tenga agua y un extinguidor a la mano.

¡Solo tu puedes prevenir los incendios forestales!

This is an 8.5 X 11 sign that says "Burn Ban In Effect - No Fires! TO REPORT A WILDFIRE 1-800-240-5161". The phone number connects to the Mississippi Department of Forestry dispatch office. It can be used as a sign in a store or office window, or on a rec site bulletin board. 

Checking for and fixing fire hazards will reduce the chance of starting a wildfire. You can change the tips to reflect conditions in your area.

Stay With Your Burn Pile. Check with your fire department for burning regulations. Avoid burning on dry, windy days, when a fire can easily get out of control. Be prepared. Keep water, a fire extinguisher, and a shovel nearby. Never leave your burn pile. Stay until it is completely out.

You can change the tips to reflect local conditions. 

Take Aim against wildfires while debris burning: fire danger weather; make sure your fire is dead out; burning alternatives and call 911. This was for the San Juan National Forest, but you can change the name and contact info.