Farm Ponds and Fire Suppression
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Farmers and rural property owners often consider their pond to be a ready supply of water in the event of a fire. However, most ponds are not prepared or positioned for adequate fire suppression use. |
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Ponds and Fire Suppression: Two-page factsheet providing information
about using ponds properly for fire suppression, location, maintenance,
and water-use agreements. |
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Guide to Planning and Installing Dry Fire Hydrants: Booklet produced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources covering design, installation, and proper functioning of dry hydrants in existing and new ponds. |
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| NFPA (National Fire Protection Association):Llink to vast fire protection resources, including rural water supplies, wildfire prevention, and farm fire management. |
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