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Fire Pond Maintenance
To keep your pond “fire retention ready” there are a few things you will need to do
C’mon Baby, Light My Fire (Pond)
Once you’ve considered the risks and potential damage that can come from experiencing fire in a rural or remote area
What Can I Do About Potential Fires?
If you live in a rural area, the major factors that will affect your losses in a fire include distance from emergency services, accessibility, and access to water
Climate Change and Fire Risk
In the last twenty years, roughly 75% of the contiguous US has been in a drought at least 10% of the time
This is a Humid Climate. We Don’t Get Big Fires.
For people in the relatively damp and humid eastern part of the US, it’s easy to assume that fires aren’t that big of an event
I’ve Never Had a Fire. Should I Worry?
Like so many natural disasters, it’s almost impossible to picture it happening to you
Is Firefighting Different In or Out of Cities?
Fires in rural areas and small towns can be just as devastating as fires in the city
What is a Fire Pond?
A fire pond is a body of water used to extinguish and prevent the spread of fire.
Understanding Fire Protection Ponds: How to Prevent Summer Barn Fires
The biggest causes of barn fires in the summer are electrical storms and spontaneous combustion of dry fuels like hay and firewood.
Understanding Fire Protection Ponds: How to Prevent Winter Barn Fires
Barn fires are arguably the worst thing that could happen to a farm.
How to Maintain My Fire Suppression Pond
Now that your pond is ready to go, it’s time to look at maintenance.
Understanding Fire Ponds: What is a Dry Fire Hydrant?
In rural areas, especially those where municipal water systems are not readily available, dry hydrants are used to supply the water needed to fight fires.
How to Choose the Best Liner for My Fire Protection Pond
Now that you have selected when to build your fire protection pond, it’s time to choose which liner is best for your project.
When Should I Build My Fire Retention Pond?
Now that you have your planning in place, it’s time to decide when to build your fire retention pond.
Fire Ponds and Safety: General Rules for Emergency Access
A fire suppression pond is a phenomenal feature to have in order to defend your community or property, and you will want to let your local fire department or other emergency responders know how to best access the water before you begin construction.
How to Build a Fire Retention Pond: Permits and Zoning
As you now know, there’s much more to building a fire retention pond than simply digging a hole and letting it fill with water.
Planning out Your Fire Protection Pond Build for the Long Run
There are several things that need to be planned out before you start building your fire protection pond.
Choosing a Liner for Your Fire Pond
Selecting smart lining for your fire pond is the best way to ensure its longevity.
How to Size and Fill Your Fire Protection Pond
There are several things to consider when designing a fire protection pond. Here, we will discuss how you can identify the best size, shape, depth, and filling for your project.
Why Do I Need a Fire Suppression Pond?
Fire suppression ponds have a variety of uses including helping first responders fight local fires, providing reserve water sources for irrigation, and offering simple aesthetic improvement for your home, property, or community.
A Brief History of Fire Containment and Fire Ponds
For the last few decades, fire ponds have provided the emergency water necessary to fight wildfires. But before the widespread use of fire ponds, emergency teams had to utilize natural water sources in the countryside.
What is a Fire Suppression Pond?
By designation, a fire pond is an area of water that is kept for use in case of a fire.