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Fire Fighting Products for the Rural & Urban Interface
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The Wildland Rural & Urban Interface classification has been in the development stages for about two decades. This is a setting where the forest lands meet structural development, an area that is physically expanding as our urban centers sprawl and an area that requires increasing diligence in order to maintain the safety of its dwellers and to protect the natural habitats.

Since the early beginnings of our nation, the question of who is responsible to provide fire protection in the rural and urban interface, has perplexed many government agencies both federally and provincially.  Today, all government agencies work together to mitigate the cost of fire protection by sharing their resources:  information, equipment and manpower.  Regardless of jurisdictions, fire fighting agencies pull together to help and respond when facing major disasters. However, questions arise:

1. How quickly will these agencies arrive on the scene?
2. Will they be able to make a difference?

While the agencies commit to get to an emergency as soon as possible to mitigate destruction, how quickly they arrive depends on factors such as:

1. How far do they have to travel?
2. Is there road access for large equipment?
3. Is access blocked?
4. Is there a good and close water source?

Until the professional firefighter arrives, the responsibility for fire protection essentially rests with dwelling owners or occupants.

Home fire protection is a very serious matter; it should always be considered a high priority.  This is  especially true for those who live in the rural and urban interface setting. These people face the greatest risks.

Governments strongly advocate that all people who live in the rural and urban interface should have standby fire protection equipment. Our company is committed to helping by providing the products and information to help.