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Watch for Sparks when Baling: 7 tips (11x8.5)

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!

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!Ten Cuidado de Chispas! 7 Tips, 11x8.5

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.
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Watch for Sparks When Operating Equipment (Harvester)

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.

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Watch for Sparks When Operating Farm Equipment (Harrow)

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!

 

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Watch for Sparks flyer with a tractor, tips and Smokey Bear
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Watch for Sparks When Operating Farm Equipment (7 tips, 11x8.5)

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!

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Fire Safety For Farm and Ranch (Roundup photo)

Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch. You can reduce the risk of wildfire on your property.

  • Communicate early with fire professionals to coordinate firefighting on your property.
  • Keep copies of gate keys and a written list of combinations in a known location.
  • Mow grass and trim back weeds around pastures and structures to create and maintain firebreaks.
  • Create a fuel-free space around all fuel tanks and structures. Ground all fueling nozzles to avoid sparking a fire.
  • Create a safety zone for firefighting equipment and water supply that is clear of combustible fuels.
  • Reinforce fences with metal posts.
  • Make sure wiring is grounded.
  • Check hay bale moisture content often and keep adequate fire equipment on site.
  • Use spark arresters and check for dragging metal components on all equipment.
  • Create a livestock evacuation plan.
  • Ensure proper registration and branding of livestock.
  • Have a plan for feeding livestock if grazing land is destroyed by fire.
  • Open/unlock gates so livestock can escape flames.
  • Hook up your stock trailer early and be ready for an evacuation.
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Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch, with image of cowboys rounding up cows with wildfire in background, plus tips on fire prevention.
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Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch (Sunset Photo)

Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch.

You can reduce the risk of wildfire on your property.

  • Communicate early with fire professionals to coordinate firefighting on your property.
  • Keep copies of gate keys and a written list of combinations in a known location.
  • Mow grass and trim back weeds around pastures and structures to create and maintain firebreaks.
  • Create a fuel-free space around all fuel tanks and structures. Ground all fueling nozzles to avoid sparking a fire.
  • Create a safety zone for firefighting equipment and water supply that is clear of combustible fuels.
  • Reinforce fences with metal posts.
  • Make sure wiring is grounded.
  • Check hay bale moisture content often and keep adequate fire equipment on site.
  • Use spark arresters and check for dragging metal components on all equipment.
  • Create a livestock evacuation plan.
  • Ensure proper registration and branding of livestock.
  • Have a plan for feeding livestock if grazing land is destroyed by fire.
  • Open/unlock gates so livestock can escape flames.
  • Hook up your stock trailer early and be ready for an evacuation.
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Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch, with a photo of cattle in a field and tips to reduce the risk of wildfire on your property
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2017

BLM Watch for Sparks When Operating Farm Equipment (8.5x11)

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.

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Fire Safety for Farm and Ranch (Windmill photo)

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

You can reduce the risk of wildfire on your property.

  • Communicate early with fire professionals to coordinate firefighting on your property.
  • Keep copies of gate keys and a written list of combinations in a known location.
  • Mow grass and trim back weeds around pastures and structures to create and maintain firebreaks.
  • Create a fuel-free space around all fuel tanks and structures. Ground all fueling nozzles to avoid sparking a fire.
  • Create a safety zone for firefighting equipment and water supply that is clear of combustible fuels.
  • Reinforce fences with metal posts.
  • Make sure wiring is grounded.
  • Check hay bale moisture content often and keep adequate fire equipment on site.
  • Use spark arresters and check for dragging metal components on all equipment.
  • Create a livestock evacuation plan.
  • Ensure proper registration and branding of livestock.
  • Have a plan for feeding livestock if grazing land is destroyed by fire.
  • Open/unlock gates so livestock can escape flames.
  • Hook up your stock trailer early and be ready for an evacuation.
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Fire Safety for Farm and ranch with photo of windmill, mountains and grassy field, with tips for reducing risk of wildfire
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2015
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