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• Be sure your address is clearly visible from the road where your driveway joins the street
at the entrance to your property.
• Design an emergency fire plan. Have a fire drill regularly so that all family members un-
derstand the priorities and dangers. In general, the goals are to protect humans, horses, and
equipment and buildings, in that order.
• Know where and how to shut off electricity, gas, and water and do so if necessary.
• Post phone numbers for the fire department and police next to the phone. It also helps to
have a prepared statement nearby that includes your address and directions to your prop-
erty and barn that you can read if your thoughts are scattered.
In case of fire
Immediately
notify
your
local
fire
department
at:
___________________________________
Say: “I have a stable fire at” ___________________________________
If
necessary,
give
brief
directions
to
your
location:
___________________________________
Critical Steps
• Evacuate humans and horses from the area as quickly as possible and be sure chil-
dren are kept away from the fire. If manpower is available, fight the fire.
• If possible, promptly put out small fires with extinguishers or by smothering them
with blankets or sand.
• Be sure the front gate is unlocked so fire equipment can enter your property.
Then your actions will depend on the number of people you have available.
• Have halters and lead ropes by each stall and have extra halters in your house and
horse trailer. Evacuate horses in a planned manner, never risking a human life for a
horse. Lead horses out. Don't spend a lot of time trying to blindfold a horse, as it
often does not make a difference. Never try to chase a horse out of a barn, as he will
likely run back in. Be calm and your horse will pick up confidence from you. But if
a horse refuses to leave, walk away from the horse—do not jeopardize your life.
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