Yesterday, Monday, June 25, 2007, San Jose Firefighters responded to multiple wild-land fires simultaneously in Santa Clara County. As the Fire Season begins to heat up the San Jose Fire Department wants to remind our community that preparation is the key to surviving a wild-land fire.Anyone who lives in a wild-land urban interface area should know what to do before, during, and after a fire. For tips and further information surf through our Blogspot.
What to so before the fire -Clear a defensible space around structures, minimum 30’
-Make sure roof is made of fire resistant material
-Keep an access route clear of obstructions to and from the area
-Refer to link above for further information
What to do during the fire-Remember your home and belonging can be replaced you can not!
-Listen to radio or television for instructions on when to evacuate
-Start preparations to evacuate early, don’t wait!
-Refer to link above for complete listing of what items to take
What to do after the fire-Check with authorities to ensure area is safe to enter
-Look for hazards such as ash pits and burned out trees
-Check all utilities and make sure they are functioning properly
-Refer to link above for further information
Posted by: Firefighter Mike Harris E22C
Submitted by: Battalion Chief Jeff Clet B13C
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