Fire on the Mountain, Run Boys Run!

Cogs · Jun 28, 2018

Let's NOT get in the news this summer! I don't want to hear, or read, about a fire that was started by target shooting. I certainly don't want to be the one responsible for it either! None of us do. So go prepared each and every time.

FIRE SAFETY IN TARGET SHOOTING on public lands...

ALWAYS take your fire suppression gear!!! It's part of our everyday recreation tools.

BECAUSE YOU ARE THE FIRST RESPONDER!

Fire Extinguisher

Extra Water

Shovel

I like to also take an axe and a machete just for kicks (the machete is Full-Auto!).

Display that gear where everyone can see it. It shows we are responsible shooters and reminds others to start doing it right. NO FIRES IS OUR GOAL!

For more about fire prevention in recreational shooting visit: Fire Safety in Target Shooting

Kristina · Jun 28, 2018

Great reminder Bill. A shovel, a gallon+ of water, and a fire extinguisher are always in our car anyways but getting them out in plain sight while shooting is a great idea to set a good example for passers by.

GUNARCHER · Jun 28, 2018

looks like "large capacity" fire extinguisher and water container. and that collapsible shovel qualifies as an Assault tool designed to be used only by certified personnel. Looks a lot like someone is planning on performing an action with out the proper environmental impact study. untrained subjects must be limited in their ability to scar the environment

Certaindeaf · Jun 28, 2018

GUNARCHER said:
looks like "large capacity" fire extinguisher and water container. and that collapsible shovel qualifies as an Assault tool designed to be used only by certified personnel. Looks a lot like someone is planning on performing an action with out the proper environmental impact study. untrained subjects must be limited in their ability to scar the environment

lol. And foaming agents, aka "kegs" are to be used only after all practice equipment has been stowed.

Argonaut · Jun 28, 2018

Our ranch fire wagon. What used to be common sense (and the law) has gone by the wayside with too many uncaring urban people. Shovel, axe and bucket were manditory for rural travel. It is part of the same issue as leaving trash at a shooting sight. We are really headed down the road of making shooting in public lands during the summer or fire season illegal the same as they have with fireworks. We are just finishing a similar slip in fire unit to sell.......fiberglass tank, 20 hp pump, hose reel, 100 foot hose and nozzle. Also fun in a water gun fight.

Stomper · Jun 28, 2018

So.... shoot, shovel, shut up?

Cogs · Jun 28, 2018

Stomper said:
So.... shoot, shovel, shut up?

Joe13 · Jun 28, 2018

A 5 gal bucket of sand is a good addition.

Just only fill it as full as you can carry it

Norwestr55 · Jun 29, 2018

Do they still have the regulation regarding shovel size? It was (IIRC) blade at least 8 inches dia. and handle at least 26'' in length. An ODFW guy told me this 7-8 yrs ago and told me that a small folding shovel could get you a ticket if some one wanted to screw with you.
It's still at least a 2 1/2 lb extinguisher as far as I know.

Cogs · Jun 29, 2018

Norwestr55 said:
Do they still have the regulation regarding shovel size? It was (IIRC) blade at least 8 inches dia. and handle at least 26'' in length. An ODFW guy told me this 7-8 yrs ago and told me that a small folding shovel could get you a ticket if some one wanted to screw with you.
It's still at least a 2 1/2 lb extinguisher as far as I know.

I don't see anything different, so, I'm sure that's still the rule.

The info I found is from the Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Protection District, says:

https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/FirePreventionDocuments/2017 Fire Season Requirements.pdf

FIRE TOOLS, EXTINGUISHERS FOR TRUCKS
(ORS 477.655, OAR 629-043-0025)
Equip each truck driven in forest areas for industrial purposes with: