By now you should have already developed an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your operation. Your EAP probably includes instructions on how to handle emergencies involving your operation’s day-to-day functions and activities: chemical leaks and spills, fires, use of personal protective equipment, confined spaces – just to name a few.

Fire. It's an ever-present concern on just about any agriculture operation. Everyone can name friends and neighbors who have lost buildings, livestock, products, and even friends and family to a fire. Such tragedies pose an even greater concern because the distance between your operation and the nearest fire department is often great enough that help will not arrive in time to make much of a difference.